Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
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Job Description
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the missioncritical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team we provide cuttingedge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.
At DVS we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) match generous PTO accrual professional development reimbursement corporatefunded technology certifications and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to support a critical cybersecurity program. The ideal candidate will provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity compliance FISMA data collection and analysis and risk assessments while ensuring adherence to federal security standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for cybersecurity programs focusing on FISMA compliance data analysis and Cyberscope reporting.
- Apply principles and methodologies to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges ensuring compliance with FISMA NIST OMB and other regulatory frameworks.
- Plan develop and review key cybersecurity program deliverables including risk assessments security categorization documents contingency plans and vulnerability assessment reports.
- Engage with stakeholders across technical administrative and executive teams to gather system requirements and provide security recommendations.
- Map complex technical requirements and security controls to federal policies and best practices.
- Conduct data analysis from opensource intelligence (OSINT) highside environments and internal data calls presenting findings to various stakeholders in both detailed and highlevel formats.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assessment operations ensuring integrity and confidentiality of processes.
- Analyze vulnerabilities assess risks and recommend countermeasures to mitigate threats.
- Review and provide recommendations on programlevel documentation including system architecture security plans and test plans.
- Develop security evaluation test plans and conduct handson security testing to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
- Participate in or lead technical exchange meetings documenting action items and results.
- Brief leadership on cybersecurity findings risk assessments and recommendations.
- Oversee the design development and implementation of securityrelated support systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management and compliance.
- Masters degree (MS/MA) required.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Public Trust clearance with a Position Sensitivity Level of HighRisk IT.
- Successfully adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- One or more cybersecurity certifications: ISC2 CISSP ISC2 CGRC ISACA CRISC ISACA CISM or ISACA CISA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in federal government cybersecurity programs.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Handson experience with cybersecurity assessments risk analysis and vulnerability management.
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
- Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk utilizing a computer mouse and keyboard.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
- Possess strong organizational skills attention to detail business correspondence proficiency and selfmanagement capabilities.
- Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
- Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race sex (including pregnancy) age gender identity creed religion national origin sexual orientation marital status genetic information disability political affiliation protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
DVS has a zerotolerance policy for harassment threats coercion discrimination and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
