Cybersecurity Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to support secure government information systems and networks. This on-site role is based at Quantico, VA and focuses on vulnerability management, system hardening, and security compliance across enterprise environments.

You will apply STIGs, ACAS scans, HBSS tooling, PKI, firewalls, and IDS/IPS, and work with IA requirements to protect national security assets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT/Cybersecurity/Information Assurance or related field.
• Experience using ACAS for vulnerability scanning & POA&M tracking.
• Experience with HBSS, McAfee ePO, PKI, firewalls, IDS/IPS and security compliance programs.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, or equivalent).
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures for communication systems, networks, and enterprise environments.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, POA&M tracking, and reporting using ACAS (Nessus/Security Center).
• Administer and secure Windows Server and RHEL environments while supporting IA requirements.
• Apply security patches, hardening, and STIGs across systems.
• Support security operations using HBSS, PKI, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other cybersecurity tools.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security compliance

System hardening

Information Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Active IAT Level III Certification

Active Secret Security Clearance

Tools

ACAS (Tenable Nessus)

HBSS

McAfee ePO

PKI

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support a company focused on securing and maintaining mission-critical government information systems and networks. This position is on-site in Quantico, VA. The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible for vulnerability management, security compliance, system hardening, and the implementation of cybersecurity best practices across enterprise environments. Join a team dedicated to protecting critical systems that support national security and military operations.

Responsibilities for the Cybersecurity Specialist include:

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures for communication systems, networks, and enterprise environments
• Manage vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, POA&M tracking, and reporting utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center)
• Administer and secure Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments while supporting Information Assurance (IA) requirements
• Apply security patches, manage system hardening efforts, and implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Support security operations through the use of HBSS, PKI, firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, VPNs, and other cybersecurity tools

Required Qualifications for the Cybersecurity Specialist include:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Systems Administration, or a related field
• Experience utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center) for vulnerability scanning, patch management, compliance reporting, and POA&M tracking
• Experience with cybersecurity technologies including HBSS, McAfee ePO, PKI, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, auditing, and security compliance programs
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Active IAT Level III Certification required (CISSP, CASP+, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, or equivalent)
• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• Military or Marine Corps experience is highly preferred

Compensation for the Cybersecurity Specialist include:

• Salary Range: competitive depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

Keywords:

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