Senior Information Security Specialist

Pay: $50.64 - $83.55 hourly depending on experience

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program and other company-sponsored benefits
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional who thrives on protecting mission-critical systems managing risk and ensuring compliance in complex environments

PEMCCO is seeking an Senior Information Security Specialist to lead security compliance risk management and authorization activities supporting government information systems and networks. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity leader who enjoys guiding security initiatives managing Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts assessing risk and helping organizations maintain strong and compliant security postures.

This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in information assurance cybersecurity information security RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A) compliance management vulnerability management continuous monitoring or system security engineering.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational programs by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve mission success. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects collaborate with experienced teams and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.

Job Overview

As a Senior Information Security Specialist you will serve as a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting the security and compliance of mission-critical information systems. You will work closely with program leadership engineers system administrators developers and government stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity requirements are implemented and maintained throughout the system lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to lead cybersecurity initiatives influence risk management decisions support authorization activities and play a critical role in protecting systems that support important government missions.

What Youll Do

• Lead information system security activities throughout the system lifecycle
• Manage and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes
• Develop review and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) Security Assessment Reports (SARs) Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and related cybersecurity documentation
• Conduct security assessments compliance reviews vulnerability analyses and risk assessments
• Evaluate implemented security controls and recommend corrective actions and improvements
• Identify document track and support remediation of security vulnerabilities and compliance deficiencies
• Support continuous monitoring activities and maintain awareness of system security posture
• Coordinate with system owners engineers developers administrators and stakeholders to ensure security requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle
• Advise leadership on cybersecurity risks compliance requirements and security strategies
• Support incident response activities security investigations and remediation efforts
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies regulations standards and contractual requirements
• Support cybersecurity audits inspections and authorization reviews
• Prepare security reports briefings risk assessments and recommendations for leadership and customers
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity personnel
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Assurance Information Systems Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in information assurance information security cybersecurity system security RMF compliance or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of information assurance and cybersecurity principles
• Advanced knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and security authorization requirements
• Knowledge of NIST DoD and federal cybersecurity policies standards and regulations
• Knowledge of security controls vulnerability management risk assessment and compliance methodologies
• Ability to identify assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities
• Ability to interpret and apply security policies standards and procedures
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to evaluate security control effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prepare and review security documentation assessments and reports
• Ability to lead cybersecurity efforts and coordinate activities among multiple stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required
• Must meet applicable DoD 8140 workforce qualification requirements if required by contract
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Assurance Information Systems Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Experience leading RMF and Assessment & Authorization activities
• Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation and authorization packages
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring and vulnerability management programs
• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments inspections audits and compliance reviews
• Experience mentoring cybersecurity and information assurance professionals
  
  

Why Join PEMCCO

• Support critical government and customer missions through strong cybersecurity leadership
• Play a key role in protecting information systems networks and sensitive data
• Lead compliance authorization and risk management initiatives that impact mission success
• Collaborate with experienced cybersecurity engineering and technology professionals
• Expand your expertise across multiple cybersecurity disciplines
• Mentor and support the development of cybersecurity talent
• Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment
  
  

Work Environment

• Professional office and technical work environments
• Work may be performed at company facilities customer locations or designated project sites as needed
• Regular use of computers cybersecurity tools and communication systems
• Frequent collaboration with engineers administrators program leaders customers and stakeholders
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional company-sponsored benefits
  
  

Apply Today

If youre an experienced cybersecurity professional looking to lead security initiatives support mission-critical systems and help organizations manage risk and maintain compliance we encourage you to apply.

Join PEMCCO and help protect the systems networks and information that support mission success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin age disability genetic information military or veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC