Information Security Specialist

novulsolutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Performance bonus

Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO

Job summary

novulsolutions is seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to support DoD CIO cybersecurity and risk management initiatives. The role involves conducting threat and risk assessments of enterprise systems, infrastructure, applications, and databases to evaluate security controls and identify vulnerabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience. Additionally, strong knowledge of security planning and assessments is essential.

This role offers various benefits, including Paid Time Off, holidays, and a comprehensive 401(k) plan with a guaranteed match.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments in federal or DoD environments.
• Strong knowledge of security assessments and risk management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments across enterprise environments.
• Evaluate security control effectiveness and identify security gaps.
• Perform security planning and risk management activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk assessments

Security planning

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree and 12 years of experience or Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience, or 18 years without a degree

Tools

NIST RMF

NIST 800-53

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to support DoD CIO cybersecurity and risk management initiatives. This role focuses on conducting threat and risk assessments of enterprise systems, infrastructure, applications, and databases to evaluate security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and assess overall cybersecurity risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments across enterprise environments.
• Evaluate security control effectiveness and identify security gaps.
• Perform security planning, risk analysis, and risk management activities.
• Develop assessment reports, risk documentation, and mitigation recommendations.
• Support cybersecurity compliance, authorization, and governance efforts.
• Coordinate with technical teams, system owners, and leadership stakeholders.
• Track findings, remediation activities, and risk acceptance decisions.
• Ensure support aligns with contractual requirements and SLAs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree with 12 years of experience; Bachelor's degree with 14 years; or 18 years of experience without a degree.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments in federal or DoD environments.
• Strong knowledge of security planning, security assessments, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Experience evaluating security controls across infrastructure, applications, and databases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Key Skills

• Experience supporting DoD CIO or federal cybersecurity programs with strong knowledge of NIST RMF and NIST 800-53.
• Experience supporting security authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, cybersecurity governance, and security control assessments.
• Skilled in security planning and assessments, threat and risk analysis, risk management, vulnerability assessment, security control evaluation, technical writing, executive communications, stakeholder coordination, and SLA management.
• Familiarity with SARs, POA&Ms, risk registers, continuous monitoring programs, and vulnerability management tools.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off PTO: TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment.
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly).
• Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage. Includes Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA. Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.
• Quality of Life Benefits: Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development. $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month. Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.
• Special Benefits: Performance bonus – Project-based Yearly bonus – Company based