Cybersecurity Specialist IV

Linchpin Solutions, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Disability and life insurance

PTO and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Linchpin Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist to develop and enforce security policy, monitor defenses, and respond to incidents. You will protect networks, endpoints, and data while ensuring compliance with regulations and DoD requirements.

This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills, and is onsite in Quantico, VA. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity, a DoD Secret clearance, and certifications such as Security+ plus CISSP or CISA, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with incident response.
• Experience with Government cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce the organization's security rulebook.
• Implement and monitor security measures for networks and data.
• Identify and respond to cyber threats and conduct investigations.
• Support COOP/DR plans and security certifications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & independence

Critical thinking

Presentations & briefings

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

CompTIA Security+

CISSP or CISA

Tools

HBSS

SIEM

Tenable SecurityCenter

RedSeal

Imperva WAF

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist.

Job Type

Full-time

Clearance

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Work Schedule

Fulltime, Onsite M-F.

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity Specialist will develop and enforce an organization's security rulebook, ensuring compliance with regulations. The Cybersecurity Specialist will also implement and monitor various security measures, acting as guardians of the organization's firewalls and intrusion detection systems. You will also serve as a security detective, identifying and responding to cyber threats, and sometimes conducting investigations.

General Skillset

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

Specific Skillset

• Operate all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.
• Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
• Develop and execute Government-approved security policies, plans, and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling; support Continuity of Operations Plan/Disaster Recovery (COOP/DR) plans, and perform certification of IS and networks.
• Perform other information security duties including operation of Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Operate Host Based Security System (HBSS), firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), other point of presence security tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and related security operations.
• Perform defensive cyber operation duties including, but not limited to, ensuring workstation and server compliance with Marine Corps McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) requirements; identifying cybersecurity incidents using HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, McAfee Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM), and other automated tools; operating Imperva Web Application and Database firewalls; performing forensics and remedial action on cybersecurity incidents; and reporting defensive cyber operations statistics.

Education & Certifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP OR CISA

Experience Requirements

• 5+ Years of Cybersecurity experience
• Experience with Incident response
• Experience with Government cybersecurity standards

Pay Transparency Statement

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.