Information Systems Security II
$115,000–$115,000 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Gather technical information on mission needs, IT infrastructure, and existing security products to inform organizational goals. Assist in developing security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with federal and DoD requirements. Work directly with customers to minimize cybersecurity risks, conduct assessments, and secure networks across multiple system boundaries. Evaluate security products, tools, and controls for suitability and compliance, while conducting security posture reviews and documentation analysis. Contribute to enterprise-level Information Assurance planning activities. This senior security specialist supports high-visibility Department of the Navy missions, requiring extensive expertise in Information Assurance and federal cybersecurity policies. The role demands a disciplined, proactive security mindset to translate technical risks into operational impacts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science
- Eligible for DoD TS/SCI upon hiring
- Two of the following cybersecurity certifications: CISSO, CISSP, Security+, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CASP+
- Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience, with at least five (5) years specifically in information security or Information Assurance (IA)
- Hands-on experience in security administration, evaluation of IA product capabilities, security assessment, and security policy development
- A strong understanding of federal information security/assurance standards, policies, and regulations (e.g., DoD cybersecurity policies, NIST frameworks, federal IA compliance standards)
- Deep familiarity with DoD IA frameworks, NIST SP 800-series publications, and other federal cybersecurity standards
- Strong ability to translate technical risks into mission and operational impacts
- Experience partnering with Government stakeholders or DoW program offices
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across complex environments
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
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