Cyber Security Specialist I

Elevate Ventures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Ventures is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist I in Washington, DC. This role provides entry-level support in cybersecurity engineering, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field and a willingness to learn. An active DoD Secret clearance is necessary due to the classified nature of the role. This position is contingent on program award expected in 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• Exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals through academic or internship experience.
• Familiarity with security controls, network/system hardening basics, and risk concepts.
• 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.
• Assist with implementing security measures and monitoring system posture.
• Support documentation and compliance actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics

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. The position is contingent upon award, which 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.