Cyber Security Specialist

Katmai; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Katmai is seeking a cybersecurity professional to provide a full range of services in both unclassified and classified environments, including network administration, data center operations, asset management, backup, and Information Assurance. The role emphasizes RMF support, policy development, and incident response.

The candidate will draft policies, review STIGs, support C&A, and ensure compliant acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Windows Server environments (Server 2019), Group Policy, AD, and file shares.
• 3–5 years in information systems security across physical, cultural, and tech environments.
• Must have DoD 8570.01 M Baseline Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent), IAT Level II, and DoD 8570 M Computing Environment Certification.
• Active Secret clearance is required (U.S. citizenship typically).
• Must obtain and maintain necessary security access/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and mitigate impact.
• Review STIGs for system components and capabilities.
• Support and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements.
• Ensure purchases comply with cybersecurity standards.
• Support RMF processes for cybersecurity using applicable tools.
• Provide testing and verification of software.
• Deliver IA training across meetings and trainings.
• Provide weekly system/consultation reports.
• Review ACAS vulnerability scans and guide mitigations.
• Review and enforce training compliance for users.

Skills

Windows Server 2019

Group Policy Management

Active Directory

File Share Management

Information Security

Threat & Vulnerability Assessments

RMF Experience

ACAS familiarity

Security+ CE

Education

DoD 8570.01 M Baseline Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Tools

ACAS

STIGs

C&A documentation

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide a full range of services, in both unclassified and classified environments, in the areas of network administration, network engineering, communications, data center operations, asset management, backup and recovery, Information Assurance and Audiovisual Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures that address organizational security risks and ensure strict alignment with strategic directives and compliance requirements.
• Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents, executing containment strategies to minimize organizational impact and prevent recurrence.
• Review Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for system components and capabilities.
• Support and maintain the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements.
• Review acquisition submissions to ensure all technology, software, and hardware purchases comply with organizational cybersecurity standards.
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for cybersecurity using applicable tools.
• Provide testing and verification of software.
• Present IA training in small to large meeting environments.
• Provide weekly reports of requests for specialized systems and consultations of Information Technology equipment.
• Review vulnerability scans and risk assessments via the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to provide guidance for mitigation and system hardening.
• Review and enforce training compliance for new and existing users.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Windows Server Operating Systems support and management services to include Server 2019, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and File Share Management.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience demonstrating and practicing knowledge, skill and ability in Information systems security with physical environment, cultural environment and the technology environment.
• Must have DoD 8570.01 M Baseline Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent as specified in DoD 8570.01 M). IAT Level II, and DoD 8570.01 M Computing Environment Certification, (Microsoft Modern Desktop Admin Associate preferred or other current Microsoft certifications related to the field of Cyber Security).
• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance (generally, U.S. citizenship required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to identify, download, analyze, test, and implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Security.
• Skilled in updating and maintaining the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and other required security documentation.
• Knowledgeable in conducting threats and vulnerability assessments weekly to access risks and determines effective corrective measures.
• Able to employ physical security safeguards for IS/Networks involved in processing or storage of Government Data to prevent the unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, use, and to otherwise protect the confidentiality and ensure use conforms with DoD regulations.
• Have a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit office or server room environment. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change depending upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgments. The employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/ fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking, or translating. Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practices to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay:140k - 150k
• Eligible Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).