Cyber Security Strategist

SVD Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Federal holidays observed

Paid time off

Job summary

SVD Solutions is looking for a qualified Security Strategist to support a federal client in the Intelligence Community. The candidate must possess an active US Top Secret (TS) clearance and have at least 15 years of IT experience, including 5 years focused on information assurance or cyber security. Responsibilities include leading federal compliance efforts and advising on security strategies.

This role promises opportunities for upward mobility as the company continues to grow, providing a supportive environment with strong teams in place.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active US Top Secret (TS) clearance prior to accepting the position.
• At least 15 years of relevant IT experience with at least 5 years in information assurance/cyber security.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and facilitating ad‑hoc discovery sessions with stakeholders.
• Preparing a customized Assessment Plan based on information attained.
• Developing security assessment reports based on assessment results.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cyber Security

Strong Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical area

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA Regulations

Job description

SVD Solutions is focused on providing comprehensive Information Security/Assurance advisory services to Senior Executives of government and commercial organizations. We are an intelligence-driven management consulting firm that leverages its expertise in security to ensure that executive, organizational, and technical goals and objectives are fully achieved. At SVD Solutions, our core competency is focused on all security matters; from IT Security Surveillance to Intelligence Handling, Incident Response to Forensics, and from Physical Security to Investigations, we handle it all.

Job Description

Due to rapid growth and success at one of our federal clients (12 years and counting!), SVD Solutions is now seeking a qualified security-minded security strategist for an immediate fill position at a US federal client within the Intelligence Community (IC). This position requires the candidate to have an active TS clearance prior to accepting the position. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience leading federal compliance efforts, with demonstrated experience managing the complexities of Information Technology architecture and FISMA and NIST regulations. The well‑rounded applicant will have familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools and cloud technologies, be able to identify security strategies to mitigate risk, and have the expertise to advise the client on implementation and continuous monitoring activities. This position requires demonstrated experience with NIST SP‑800 series, FISMA, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and processes/policy supporting Continuous Monitoring. At SVD Solutions, we promote from within, and upward mobility is possible as we continue to grow.

This position integrates with a team of Information Security Specialists that have been on site for a number of years supporting this client. The Security Strategist reports directly to the Chief Security Officer and provides briefings and advisory services to the CSO and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Scheduling and facilitating ad‑hoc discovery sessions with applicable stakeholders
• Preparing a customized Assessment Plan based on information attained from key stakeholders, executive management, and technical resources
• Working closely with the system POCs to coordinate data gathering efforts and implementation of security controls
• Reviewing and analyzing evidence to ensure each assessment objective is achieved
• Developing security assessment reports based on assessment results
• Coordinating FISMA Annual Security Controls Assessments FISMA reportable systems
• Meeting deadlines and abiding by project schedules
• Attending and participating in team meetings and training
• Taking pride in work products and authorship
• Completing work to quality standards set forth by SVD and the client

Qualifications

• Must possess an active US Top Secret (TS) clearance prior to accepting the position
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical area or equivalent work experience
• At least 15 years of relevant IT experience with at least 5 years exclusively in information assurance, cyber security, or information technology
• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800‑53 and NIST 800‑137
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with all relevant parties, especially with key stakeholders
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative manner and be a self‑starter
• Team player capable of working in a results‑oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal, team building, active listening, and attention to detail are a must
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation skills

Additional Information

Ability to start immediately! Task is underway and interviews for qualified candidates are being conducted now.

We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, federal holidays observed, and paid time off.