Cybersecurity & OPSEC Specialist

Obsidian-Solutions-Group; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group seeks a Cybersecurity & OPSEC Specialist to evaluate OPSEC implementations and assess cybersecurity integration at Army installations. The role reviews information protection procedures, cyber vulnerabilities, insider threat coordination, and protective measures across Cybersecurity, OPSEC, and Information Protection.

On-site work is required at Army installations with extensive CONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as listed; military police, Federal law enforcement, or senior DoD experience may substitute where permissible.
• Experience with Army or DoD cybersecurity programs and OPSEC.
• Knowledge of information protection and information assurance; cyber risk assessments and compliance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate OPSEC implementation.
• Assess cybersecurity integration supporting protection programs.
• Review information protection procedures.
• Evaluate cyber-related vulnerabilities affecting installation protection.
• Assess protection of critical information.
• Review insider threat coordination.
• Evaluate integration of cyber and physical security measures.
• Recommend improvements to information protection.

Skills

OPSEC

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Vulnerability assessments

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Homeland Security, Military Science

Job description

Cybersecurity & OPSEC Specialist

Primary Location: Various U.S. Army Installations (CONUS) – field-based, extensive travel required

Clearance: Active Secret (Top Secret eligibility preferred)

Ability to work remotely: No – role requires on-site presence at Army installations to conduct assessments

Job Summary

OSG is seeking a Cybersecurity & OPSEC Specialist to evaluate Operational Security (OPSEC) implementation and assess cybersecurity integration supporting protection programs at Army installations. This role reviews information protection procedures, evaluates cyber-related vulnerabilities affecting installation protection, assesses protection of critical information, reviews insider threat coordination, and recommends improvements to information protection across Cybersecurity, Operational Security (OPSEC), Information Protection, and Insider Threat functional areas.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate Operational Security (OPSEC) implementation.
• Assess cybersecurity integration supporting protection programs.
• Review information protection procedures.
• Evaluate cyber-related vulnerabilities affecting installation protection.
• Assess protection of critical information.
• Review insider threat coordination.
• Evaluate integration of cyber and physical security measures.
• Recommend improvements to information protection.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Homeland Security, Military Science, or a related discipline. Additional military police, Federal law enforcement, or senior DoD experience may be substituted for education requirements where contractually permissible.
• Army or DoD Cybersecurity Programs.
• Operational Security (OPSEC).
• Information Protection and Information Assurance.
• Cyber risk assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Organizational inspections and vulnerability assessments.
• Executive reporting and corrective action development.
• Required Certifications: Active Secret Security Clearance; DoD Cyber Awareness Training; OPSEC Level I; CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification); Antiterrorism Level I Awareness.
• Clearance Level Required: Active Secret (Top Secret eligibility preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); CompTIA CySA+; Top Secret clearance or eligibility.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed in both office and field environments, including on-site assessments at Army installations. Must be able to walk, stand, and stoop for extended periods while touring facilities and grounds, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during site assessments.

Travel

• Extensive travel required (up to 75%) to conduct cybersecurity and OPSEC assessments at Army installations across CONUS.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.