Cyber Security Specialist

Boston Government Services, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Long Disability

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist for a hybrid, full-time role contingent upon contract award.

The ideal candidate will bring at least a BA/BS and 5 years IT security experience, including hands-on work in penetration testing, intrusion detection, PKI, cryptography, and risk assessment, plus an active clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5+ years IT security experience.
• At least 3 years in information, computer, or network security disciplines.
• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise across key information security tasks and high impact assignments.
• Plan and lead major security technology initiatives.
• Tackles broad tasks requiring originality and innovation in approach.
• Operate with latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions.
• Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Skills

Penetration testing

Intrusion detection

PKI / cryptography

Risk assessment

Cloud security

Security architecture

Security clearance

Education

BA / BS degree

Job description

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Cyber Security Specialist

Full Time US

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) has created this Evergreen Talent Pool post for gathering qualified candidates for a position relating toCyber Security Specialist to join our team in Washington D.C. This position is contingent upon contract award.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More.At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability - where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

Responsibilities

Provides experience in one or more information computers, or network security disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, intrusion detection and audit analysis, public key infrastructure, cryptography, assessment and authorization, cloud security solutions, or risk assessment and mitigation).

• Possesses and apply expertise across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Plans and leads major technology assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree and a minimum of 5 years of IT security experience, including at least 3 years of experience in one or more information, computer, or network security disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, intrusion detection and audit analysis, public key infrastructure, cryptography, assessment and authorization, cloud security solutions, or risk assessment and mitigation).
• Must have active security clearance.
• Must work on site in Washington D.C. area 2-3 days a week.

Location / Work Arrangement

• This position is hybrid in Washington D.C.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401K
• Long Disability
• Short-Term Disability

EEO

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.