Cybersecurity Specialist – CPE Ground

JANUS Research Group; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health and welfare plans

Referral bonus program

Job summary

JANUS Research Group seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist Information Assurance II at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role emphasizes DoD cybersecurity framework, certification and accreditation, and collaboration with engineering teams to implement robust security controls.

Applicants must hold a Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and one of CISSP/CISM/CAP/CEH or equivalent. The position includes responsibilities for RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring within DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in DoD cybersecurity authorization or engineering.
• Active Secret clearance or verification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IA architecture support including certification and accreditation processes.
• Assist with security scans and testing to maintain DoD standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement security measures (IAM, PKI, cyber situational awareness).
• Ensure compliance with FISMA and DoD Army policies and regulations.
• Prepare documentation for AOs to grant Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Conduct information assurance and cybersecurity monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security

Job description

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify before applying that you meet the minimum requirements of the position Position Description Cybersecurity Specialist Information Assurance II In Support of CPE Ground Location Fort Belvoir VA Security Clearance Secret Education Required Bachelors Degree in Cyber Security Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline Certifications Required Minimum of one of the following CISSP CISM CAP CeH or equivalent certifications Salary 120K 160K Annual; Commensurate with Education Experience

Position Overview

The Information Assurance II role is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of information systems within the Department of Defense DoD cybersecurity framework Candidates will leverage their extensive experience in cybersecurity authorization and engineering activities to support critical security initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Information Assurance IA architecture support including certification and accreditation processes
• Assist with security scans and other testing events to maintain compliance with DoD standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement security measures in areas such as identity and access management cyber situational awareness and Public Key Infrastructure PKI
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA and DoDArmy Policies and Regulations
• Prepare necessary documentation for network Authorization Officials AOs to grant Authority to Operate ATOMonitoring and Reporting
• Conduct information assurance and cybersecurity monitoring
• Review and report findings to ensure compliance including developing and maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones POA&M in line with Risk Management Framework RMF continuous monitoring processes

Qualifications

• Experience A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in DoD cybersecurity authorization or engineering
• Familiarity with DoD and Army Cybersecurity Policies Regulations and Authorization processes including planning and executing test events
• Education Substitution A Bachelors degree may be substituted with an additional 5 years of related Information Assurance experience along with any required certifications CISSP CISM CAP CeH

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• In depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles practices and technologies

Benefits

• JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development
• We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products
• As part of a total rewards program employees can benefit from our referral bonus program and other various employee awards
• JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work
• JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process

JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program

JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status veteran status citizenship or disability This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60 14a 60 3005a and 60 7415a These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex or national origin Moreover these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin protected veteran status or disability