Information Assurance/Security Specialist, Sr.
Competitive Range - Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
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Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. Job Description
Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist
to lead
comprehensive evaluations of major information security networks
within a
DoD environment . This role requires expertise in
risk analysis, compliance frameworks, consulting services, and security remediation , ensuring optimal cybersecurity posture for mission-critical defense systems.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct extensive evaluations of major DoD information security networks, identifying vulnerabilities and risk factors. Prepare detailed evaluation reports and present recommendations to key stakeholders. Perform trade-off analyses of security products and solutions to determine the best implementation strategies for clients. Provide consulting services on a wide range of information assurance and cybersecurity topics. Develop remedial action plans and oversee the correction of security shortfalls to maintain compliance. Ensure systems adhere to DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks (RMF), and federal compliance standards. Collaborate with network engineers, IT specialists, and cybersecurity professionals to implement secure architectures. Support the integration of COTS cybersecurity solutions into defense environments. Maintain expertise in encryption protocols, secure software development, and threat intelligence.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree with 6 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience. Experience: 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with a Master’s Degree OR 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree. Strong understanding of information security principles, risk assessment, and security framework implementation. Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Proficiency in cybersecurity tools, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with classified defense systems and military cybersecurity operations. Knowledge of DoD IT compliance regulations. Familiarity with cloud security solutions for government applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government). Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or other DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials.
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