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Senior Information Security Analyst Cybersecurity Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington D.C., MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Who we are:
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering data management cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT WHY and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call The Makpar Way we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at Senior Information Security Analyst will perform the core cybersecurity assessment and compliance work for IRS Safeguards. The role supports computer security reviews of partner agencies that receive FTI evaluates agency submissions performs manual and automated checks documents findings and helps assess whether systems meet Publication 1075 NIST CIS STIG and IRS requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct computer security reviews of partner agency systems that process store transmit or protect FTI.
Execute system configuration checks and review technical artifacts policies procedures and administrator evidence.
Support Nessus scans manual testing SCSEM completion and automated evaluation file use.
Validate in-scope technologies versions support status shared systems responsible entities applicable checklists and FTI system interactions.
Prepare scope memos status updates preliminary findings technology matrices AARs and SRR Section H packages.
Review CAPs / POA&Ms SSRs notifications and technical inquiries.
Provide written cybersecurity guidance to partner agencies.
Apply NIST IRS Publication 1075 CIS Benchmarks DISA STIGs FIPS OMB A-130 and RMF guidance.
Execute system configuration checks and review technical artifacts policies procedures and administrator evidence.
Support Nessus scans manual testing SCSEM completion and automated evaluation file use.
Validate in-scope technologies versions support status shared systems responsible entities applicable checklists and FTI system interactions.
Prepare scope memos status updates preliminary findings technology matrices AARs and SRR Section H packages.
Review CAPs / POA&Ms SSRs notifications and technical inquiries.
Provide written cybersecurity guidance to partner agencies.
Apply NIST IRS Publication 1075 CIS Benchmarks DISA STIGs FIPS OMB A-130 and RMF guidance.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or higher.
Demonstrated experience identifying and applying information security or cybersecurity requirements.
Demonstrated experience ensuring cybersecurity requirements are addressed through development implementation and configuration.
Demonstrated experience implementing security controls configuration changes software/hardware updates vulnerability remediation and secure configurations.
At least one of the required PWS-listed certifications including CCNA Security CySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND SSCP CASP CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP or Associate GCED GCIH CCSP CAP CISM GSLC CCISO HCISPP CEH GSNA CFR or PenTest. A minimum two-year IT/cybersecurity program may substitute for certification.
Ability to complete IRS suitability / staff-like access requirements.
Demonstrated experience identifying and applying information security or cybersecurity requirements.
Demonstrated experience ensuring cybersecurity requirements are addressed through development implementation and configuration.
Demonstrated experience implementing security controls configuration changes software/hardware updates vulnerability remediation and secure configurations.
At least one of the required PWS-listed certifications including CCNA Security CySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND SSCP CASP CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP or Associate GCED GCIH CCSP CAP CISM GSLC CCISO HCISPP CEH GSNA CFR or PenTest. A minimum two-year IT/cybersecurity program may substitute for certification.
Ability to complete IRS suitability / staff-like access requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience securing configurations within Government organizations.
Prior IRS Treasury Safeguards Publication 1075 FTI or federal compliance experience.
Experience with Nessus audit files SCAP/XCCDF SCSEMs CAP/POA&M closure SSR/system security plans and technical inquiry responses.
Experience assessing cloud environments mainframes network devices databases virtualization and operating systems.
Strong technical writing and customer-facing communication skills.
Prior IRS Treasury Safeguards Publication 1075 FTI or federal compliance experience.
Experience with Nessus audit files SCAP/XCCDF SCSEMs CAP/POA&M closure SSR/system security plans and technical inquiry responses.
Experience assessing cloud environments mainframes network devices databases virtualization and operating systems.
Strong technical writing and customer-facing communication skills.
Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life that is why we have a great benefits package excellent training and career development opportunities flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar we believe in keeping our employees happy healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves collaborate and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Makpar is an award winning cybersecurity consultant specializing in IT modernization for the Federal government. We solve difficult problems with resolve.
