Information Security Specialist - Senior

TekSynap; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

TekSynap in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, seeks an Information Security Specialist - Senior to support the DIA CIO Infrastructure Services program. You will oversee continuous monitoring, ATO lifecycle activities, security architecture, incident analysis, and security operations for classified environments.

You will coordinate with Government leads, system owners, and engineers, maintain RMF artifacts, and ensure authorized baselines are upheld.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in cybersecurity, information assurance, information systems, computer science or related discipline with at least six years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph required for this position and maintained throughout performance.
• Familiarity with DoD 8140, ICD 503, RMF, NIST SPs, and DISA STIGs.
• Experience with RMF/ATO lifecycle, security test scripts, and accreditation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cybersecurity events; coordinate escalation with Operations and service leads.
• Maintain security toolsets for continuous monitoring and authorization.
• Design and integrate secure DoD architectures across computing, network, and enclave environments.
• Advise government representatives on accreditation, threats, and POA&Ms.
• Develop and manage POA&Ms, waivers, exceptions, and RMF approvals.

Skills

Security clearance

Senior cybersecurity

RMF / ATO

Communication

Coordination across teams

Policy & procedure

DoD standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

XACTA

Splunk

Vulnerability scanning tools

Security monitoring tools

Job description

We are seeking an Information Security Specialist - Senior to join our team supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The DIA CIO Infrastructure Services program provides secure enterprise infrastructure engineering and operations across classified environments. This position supports continuous monitoring, authorization-to-operate (ATO) lifecycle activities, security architecture, incident analysis, and the security operation of assigned information systems in coordination with Government leads, system owners, service lanes, and engineering personnel.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cybersecurity events and incidents across assigned systems and networks; coordinate escalation and response with Operations, Cyber, and service-lane leads.
• Support integrated cyber defense and maintain security toolsets for continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization.
• Determine security requirements by evaluating mission needs, standards, architectures, integration risks, vulnerabilities and threat information.
• Design, implement, and integrate secure DoD architectures and system components across computing, network, enclave and platform IT environments.
• Advise Government representatives, system owners, and service leads on accreditation, threats, security posture, ongoing activities, and POA&Ms.
• Maintain XACTA authorization records, network diagrams, vulnerability scans, STIG checklists, hardware/software inventories, SCRM certificates and POA&M artifacts.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations and verify that assigned systems operate, recover, and are disposed of in accordance with approved authorization packages and DIA policy.
• Develop POA&Ms, waivers, exceptions, and risk-acceptance documentation; coordinate RMF approvals with ISSEs and system subject-matter experts.
• Conduct periodic security reviews and coordinate changes required by notifications, baseline updates, audit findings, or ATO conditions.
• Monitor recovery activities and confirm that security features and configurations are restored to the approved authorization baseline.
• Audit Splunk or similar logs and support authorization of SolarWinds, SCOM, SCORCH, AppDynamics and related monitoring integrations.
• Develop and execute security test scripts, vulnerability and risk assessments, incident-response analyses and mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain security policies, procedures, test results and technical documentation; support audits, reviews, training and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate secure system decommissioning and communicate complex security matters to technical staff, leadership and Government representatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance. A polygraph will be required for this position and must be obtained and maintained throughout the period of performance.
• Compliance with DoD 8140 and other certification or training requirements assigned to the work role; ability to maintain required technical and security training throughout performance.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in cybersecurity, information assurance, information systems, computer science or a related discipline, plus at least six years of relevant experience.
• Education and experience equivalencies are acceptable: high school diploma/GED plus 10 years; associate degree plus 8 years; master's degree plus 4 years; or PhD plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated senior-level authority in solving unusually complex cybersecurity and information-assurance problems and developing innovative, mission-appropriate solutions.
• Progressively responsible information-assurance experience supporting ICD 503 certification and accreditation and the DoD Risk Management Framework.
• Working knowledge of DoDI 8510.01, FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-39, NIST SP 800-30, CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs, ATO lifecycle management and POA&M development.
• Hands-on experience with XACTA or a comparable authorization repository, Splunk or similar log-analysis platforms, vulnerability-scanning tools, security monitoring, and assigned system technologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate across Government, engineering, operations, cybersecurity, service-owner and audit organizations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: National Capital Region (NCR)
• Type of environment: Secure office/SCIF; on-site work is required. Remote work is not authorized for classified duties.
• Noise level: Low to moderate
• Work schedule: Full-time day shift; planned 4x10 schedule. The PWS-mapped ISSO function does not require continuous 24/7 coverage. Schedule may change, and evening or weekend work may be required to meet mission needs.
• Amount of travel: Up to 10% CONUS travel to Government, contractor or mission support locations may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required. A polygraph will be required for every position and must be obtained and maintained throughout the period of performance. The employee must maintain SCI access and all customer-mandated system and facility access.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify that the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range $150,000.00 - $200,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.