ARPA-H Cybersecurity Specialist Job at ECS Limited in Virginia Beach

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Cybersecurity Specialist to work in our Remote office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Are you a passionate Cybersecurity Specialist ready to support the leading edge of scientific and healthcare advancements in the Federal Government today?

ECS is seeking talented and driven professionals to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). In this role, you will serve as a scientific and technical advisor to ARPA-H-enabling the agency to manage and provide oversight to advanced R&D efforts; help shape future R&D concepts, programs, and solutions; integrate and advance our nation's healthcare ecosystem processes, policies, and enabling technologies; and enable the agency to expand its healthcare and scientific scope into yet unknown areas. As a "systems engineering and technical assistance" advisor, you will provide support to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and stakeholders across the health innovation ecosystem. Join us and be a part of history!

Position Responsibilities:

• Information Security and Risk Management:
• Conduct thorough security and privacy risk assessments to evaluate organizational vulnerabilities.
• Perform testing to identify, document, test, and validate security and usability issues.
• Leadership and Policy Development:
• Serve as the security lead to oversee and guide cybersecurity initiatives.
• Draft, review, and implement security policy documentation to support organizational compliance and best practices.
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on the development and growth of the organization's digital forensics capabilities.
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response:
• Lead digital forensic investigations into suspected or confirmed cybersecurity incidents.
• Analyze digital media, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices, to uncover evidence and provide actionable intelligence.
• Produce and present detailed analytical reports summarizing investigation outcomes.
• Cybersecurity Program Support:
• Lead and coordinate technical projects within the federal government framework.
• Support initiatives related to incident response, insider threat management, vulnerability management, and authorization processes within the risk management framework.
• Collaborate with teams to implement security automation and cyber threat intelligence initiatives.
• Cloud Security and Migration:
• Provide expertise in cloud security practices, migration strategies, and risk management related to cloud-based systems.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $200,000

General Description of Benefits

• Master's in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in conducting digital forensics investigations on various digital media.
• Hands-on experience with security automation tools and cyber threat intelligence solutions.
• Expertise in establishing and managing technical projects within federal government environments
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write reports.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.