Cyber Security Specialist I

Warrant Technologies LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Specialist I. This role focuses on providing cybersecurity engineering support, implementing security measures, monitoring system posture, and ensuring compliance under supervision. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field and possess strong analytical skills. An active DoD Secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals through academic, lab, or internship experience.
• Ability to support cyber control implementation and compliance activities under supervision.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or clearable to that level.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level cybersecurity engineering support in a NAVSEA Program Office Support role.
• Assist with implementing security measures and monitoring system posture.
• Support documentation and compliance actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Degree in Mathematics with computer-science concentration

Job description

Description

The Cyber Security Specialist I provides entry-level cybersecurity engineering support in a NAVSEA Program Office Support role. This role assists with implementing security measures, monitoring system posture, and supporting documentation and compliance actions. This position is contingent upon award. Award is expected in 3-6 months.

Requirements

• Exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals through academic, lab, or internship experience.
• Familiarity with security controls, network/system hardening basics, and risk concepts.
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn mission cybersecurity workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a computer-science concentration.
• No required professional experience.
• DoD 8570/8140-aligned IAM/IAT/IASAE Level I position-based certification expectations as applicable.
• Ability to support cyber control implementation and compliance activities under supervision.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or clearable to that level) required due to support for classified programs and facilities.