Cyber Security Specialist — Hybrid DC, Active Clearance

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS); Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) seeks qualified candidates for an Evergreen Talent Pool position as a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Washington, DC area team. This role is contingent upon contract award and offers on-site collaboration with mission-focused security programs.

The role spans information, computer, and network security disciplines, including penetration testing, intrusion detection, PKI, cryptography, and cloud security, with responsibilities to plan and lead major

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree and at least 5 years of IT security experience, including 3+ years in one or more security disciplines.
• Active security clearance required.
• On-site in Washington, D.C. area 2-3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Provides experience in one or more information, computers, or network security disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, intrusion detection and audit analysis, PKI, cryptography, assessment and authorization, cloud security solutions, or risk assessment and mitigation).
• Plans and leads major technology assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Skills

IT security experience

Active security clearance

Penetration testing

Intrusion detection

Cloud security

Risk assessment

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Job description

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) seeks qualified candidates for an Evergreen Talent Pool position as a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Washington, DC area team. This role is contingent upon contract award and offers on-site collaboration with mission-focused security programs.

The role spans information, computer, and network security disciplines, including penetration testing, intrusion detection, PKI, cryptography, and cloud security, with responsibilities to plan and lead major