Intelligence Cybersecurity Specialist

TechPride; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K matching

Paid time off and educational assistance

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking experienced Intelligence Cybersecurity Specialists for multiple mission support within the U.S. Coast Guard. Candidates will need at least 4 years of cybersecurity experience and an active TS clearance. The role includes responsibilities across various cybersecurity areas and requires onsite work three days a week. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, along with educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Manage risk management framework for assigned systems.
• Create and update RMF documentation packages.
• Conduct security control assessments and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update cybersecurity policies and training materials.
• Assist with accreditation documentation and management guides.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments in alignment with DoD policies.

Skills

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity

Knowledge of DoD and cybersecurity policies

Strong technical understanding of system security principles

Experience with cybersecurity tools

Strong written communication skills

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

ACAS

DISA tools

Job description

Position Description

TechPride is seeking experienced Intelligence Cybersecurity Specialists to support multiple cybersecurity mission areas within the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Intelligence enterprise. This is a generalized requisition that supports staffing for three distinct SOW areas:

• SOW Area I: Intelligence Information Assurance Site Support (A-ISSO)
• SOW Area II: Intelligence Cybersecurity Program Support

Candidates that apply may be considered for one or all three SOW task area(s) that align with their experience, certifications, and technical specialization.

This role is contingent upon funding award and requires onsite presence at the USCG St. Elizabeths campus three days per week.

General Requirements for all SOW areas:

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, A&A, cyber policy, or related DoD/IC cybersecurity functions.
• Knowledge of DoD, IC, or DHS cybersecurity policies such as NIST SP 800‑37, 800‑53, 800‑171, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, DoDI 8510.01
• Strong technical understanding of system security principles, network topology, data flows, and cybersecurity risk management.
• Experience working with one or more cybersecurity/RMF tools (eMASS, Xacta, ACAS, STIG Viewer, SCC Tools, etc.).
• Strong written communication skills for preparing documentation, reports, and stakeholder briefings.

Preferred Requirements:

• USCG TS/SCI granted access
• Active USCG SCIF Access

SOW Area I: Intelligence Information Assurance Site Support (A-ISSO) – Ideal for: RMF practitioners, system assessors, ISSOs, cybersecurity engineers

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems.
• Develop, update, and maintain RMF documentation packages (SSP, CMP, IRP, CP, POA&Ms, SARs, etc.).
• Conduct security control assessments, compliance reviews, and control validations.
• Perform STIG/SRG assessments with DISA tools and automated scanning tools.
• Conduct Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs) for systems and applications.
• Analyze system architecture, interconnections, and data flows to recommend security controls and mitigations.

Certification Requirement

SOW Area II: Intelligence Information Assurance Program Support – Ideal for: Cyber policy analysts, cybersecurity governance specialists, ISSM/ISSO support staff

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update cybersecurity policies, governance documents, user guides, and training materials.
• Support creation of USCG memos, process guides, ISAs, MOUs, and SOPs.
• Maintain and update Intelligence cybersecurity portal/web content aligning with DoD, IC, and USCG policies.
• Support centralized tracking of cybersecurity training, certifications, and compliance.
• Assist ISSOs and ISOs with accreditation documentation and management guides.

Certification Requirement

SOW Area III: Intelligence Systems Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Support – Ideal for: System assessors, vulnerability analysts, A&A specialists

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments in alignment with DoD, IC, and USCG A&A policies.
• Prepare and update Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, and other assessment artifacts.
• Conduct ACAS scanning, review results, and document vulnerabilities and remediation paths.
• Complete detailed STIG validations for systems preparing for authorization.
• Develop and deliver cyber risk assessment briefs to the AO/AODR.
• Define standard processes for ISSOs/ISOs to assist with security control implementation.

Certification Requirement

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of TechPride Team Members’ overall compensation. TechPride is pleased to offer quality benefits for full-time employees including health, vision, and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, term life insurance, 401K matching, paid time off and educational assistance, paid professional development hours, and certain reimbursements.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

TechPride is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Consulting

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