Cyber Security Specialist — Hybrid DC, Mission-Centric

Boston Government Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Disability insurance

Job summary

Boston Government Services is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area for a hybrid work arrangement. The role requires a BA/BS and at least 5 years in IT security, including PKI, cryptography, and cloud security. An active security clearance is required, and on-site work 2-3 days weekly is expected.

The position supports government missions with a focus on secure, compliant technology solutions in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years IT security experience, including disciplines such as penetration testing, intrusion detection, PKI, cryptography, and risk assessment.
• Active security clearance is required.
• On-site in the Washington DC area 2-3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Provides experience in one or more information, computer, 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 appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Skills

IT security experience

Penetration testing

Intrusion detection

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Cryptography

Job description

Boston Government Services is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area for a hybrid work arrangement. The role requires a BA/BS and at least 5 years in IT security, including PKI, cryptography, and cloud security. An active security clearance is required, and on-site work 2-3 days weekly is expected.

The position supports government missions with a focus on secure, compliant technology solutions in regulated environments.