Information & Cybersecurity Specialist 1 (Remote)

DeNOVO Solutions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision premiums paid

401k with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Home down payment match

Job summary

DeNOVO Solutions is seeking an Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1 to support cybersecurity and information assurance activities for mission platforms. The role helps implement security controls, monitor posture, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of relevant experience. Remote work from CO, MD, PA, VA, NC, MO, or MSTravel is occasional. Clearance: U.S. Citizenship; TS/SCI with Poly preferred may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, CS, or engineering.
• 0–3 years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and system security concepts.
• Ability to work in a collaborative technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity activities related to system security and information assurance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls for information systems.
• Support vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Assist in reviewing system configurations and security documentation.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and security frameworks.
• Participate in security assessments and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to address security requirements.

Skills

Entry-level cybersecurity

Team collaboration

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, CS, or engineering

Tools

Cloud security (AWS)

Docker

Kubernetes

Security monitoring tools

Python scripting

Job description

Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1

Labor Category: Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1Location: Remote from CO, MD, PA, VA, NC, MO, or MSTravel: Occasional travel may be required (estimated less than 10%) depending on project needsClearance:Required: U.S. Citizenship (open to candidates with or without an active clearance)Preferred: TS/SCI with PolygraphNote: This position is contingent upon contract award and successful task order funding. Employment is dependent upon the Government’s award of the task order to DeNOVO Solutions, LLC.

Position Overview

The Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1 supports cybersecurity and information assurance activities related to the protection of information systems, applications, and data supporting mission platforms. This role assists in implementing security controls, monitoring system security posture, and supporting compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity activities related to system security and information assurance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls for information systems.
• Support vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Assist in reviewing system configurations and security documentation.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and security frameworks.
• Participate in security assessments and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to address security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant cybersecurity or information assurance experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, system security concepts, and information assurance practices.
• Ability to work in a collaborative technical environment.

Desired Technical Skills

• Experience with one or more of the following technologies or areas:Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)Container security (Docker, Kubernetes)Security monitoring and vulnerability management toolsLinux or Windows system administrationNetwork security principlesScripting languages such as Python or BashDevSecOps practices within CI/CD environmentsHighly Desired ExpertiseSecure software development practicesCloud-native security architectureSecurity monitoring and observability toolsUnderstanding of event-driven architectures and microservices environmentsExperience supporting Agile development teamsCertifications

Certifications

The following certifications may be required depending on the assigned team:DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II roles

Salary Range

Salary Range: $79,000.00 - $99,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)Note: The above salary range is a guideline and represents a broad spectrum of potential compensation. We recognize that a candidate’s unique experience and qualifications may justify compensation beyond this range. Therefore, we remain open to considering higher salary offers for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Why Join DeNOVO Solutions?

At DeNOVO Solutions, we make improving the competitive position of our customer paramount in importance and work collaboratively to ensure the best service possible. DeNOVO Solutions provides cleared personnel and cost competitive solutions to our customers. We strive to be the leader amongst small businesses in the Intelligence Community and provide personnel with talent & skills equal to the larger companies. As a Minority-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (MO/SDVOSB), we are dedicated to providing the best technical and professional services throughout the Intelligence Community (IC).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums 100% Employer Paid for you and your legal dependents or plus up, cost split plan.
• DeNOVO Paid Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)401k with 6% Match11 Paid Federal Holidays120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)Company Outings and TripsTuition Reimbursement, Skillset Training, and New/Renewed Certification assistanceHomeFundIt Company Down Payment Match – Employer match towards the down payment of buying a new home

Equal Opportunity Statement

DeNOVO Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.