Security Specialist

Job Description:

• Implement and monitor security controls for systems and applications
• Perform vulnerability scans and track remediation of findings
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Develop and update security documentation such as System Security Plans and POA&Ms
• Review audit logs and respond to security incidents
• Advise development and operations teams on secure configurations and practices
• Support security awareness and compliance reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field required
• 5+ years of information security experience
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA and the Risk Management Framework
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus or Qualys
• Security certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP or CISM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Continual use of common office equipment including computers, phones, scanners and printers
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk preferred
• Experience with cloud security on AWS or Azure preferred
• Experience supporting federal government contracts preferred

Benefits:

• Equal opportunity workplace
• Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities