Senior Security Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Security Specialist (Cybersecurity): Managing security accreditation and risk assessments for high-priority federal projects with an accent on multi-cloud and on-premise environments. Focus on developing SA&A packages, maintaining ATOs, and improving the security posture of Forensic and Investigative Labs.

Location: On-site in Washington, DC

Company

A US-owned leader in solving complex technical challenges for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community through advanced software and systems engineering.

What you will do

• Perform internal audits and build streamlined risk assessment processes for the agency.
• Manage security accreditation boundaries across multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, OCI) and on-premise environments.
• Develop and maintain Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Create System Security Plans (SSPs), Contingency Plans, and Incident Response Plans.
• Analyze vulnerability scan data and provide remediation recommendations to improve the security posture of IT systems.
• Coordinate and train personnel on Incident Response and Contingency Plans.

Requirements

• Must be based in Washington, DC (On-site).
• 6+ years of experience with NIST, FISMA, and Security Assessment & Authorization.
• CISSP certification required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST publications (e.g., SP 800-53r5).
• Experience with FedRAMP and Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Oracle).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a customer Public Trust clearance.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with GRC tools such as JCAM (CSAM) or eMASS.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Nessus) and configuration tools (BigFix, SCCM, ePO).
• Ability to provide C-Level presentation and reporting.
• Experience conducting gap analysis on SOC Type 2 or HIPAA reports.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel or PowerBI.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
• 100% company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Generous paid leave and holiday package.