IT Infrastructure Security Specialist

NexGen Data Systems; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premiums covered for employee medical,

Disability plans

401(k) with 10% match

Training and development

11 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in Suffolk, VA is seeking an IT Infrastructure Security Specialist to protect the facility and IT infrastructure through risk assessments, investigations, and background checks. The role focuses on security across cyber and physical domains within a DoD-aligned environment.

You will analyze security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments, implement robust security controls, and coordinate background investigations in support of suitability and clearance processes.

Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required.
• CISM, CISSP or SecurityX certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in security roles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-project capability.
• Fast learner and self-starter.
• Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to make good decisions through analysis, wisdom and judgment.
• MS Office proficiency and ability to navigate several programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security alerts, investigate cyber and physical security incidents, and coordinate response actions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations across IT and facility environments.
• Monitor and correlate cyber and physical access events to identify insider threats or unauthorized access.
• Implement and maintain security controls for networks, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and supporting facilities.
• Coordinate implementation and sustainment of physical security measures including controlled access systems, CCTV, IDS, and badge management for data centers and IT spaces.
• Manage receipt of security documents submitted from applicants.
• Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested.
• Ensure all documents required for suitability processing are included and completed properly.
• Conduct agency checks and evaluate results including credit reports and fingerprint processing.
• Identify potential reciprocity and previous investigations.
• Assist other teams on special projects as needed.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

CISM/CISSP/SecurityX

3+ years exp

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

MS Office

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking an IT Infrastructure Security Specialist. The IT Infrastructure Security Specialist shall perform tasks to support the security of a facility and infrastructure to include risks assessment, investigations and conducting employee background checks and security clearance investigations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyze security alerts, investigate cyber and physical security incidents, and coordinate response actions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations across IT and facility environments.
• Monitor and correlate cyber and physical access events to identify potential insider threats or unauthorized access.
• Implement and maintain security controls for networks, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and supporting facilities.
• Coordinate implementation and sustainment of physical security measures including controlled access systems, surveillance systems (CCTV), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and badge/access management for data centers and IT spaces.
• Manage receipt of security documents submitted from applicants
• Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested
• Ensure all documents required for suitability processing are included and completed properly
• Conduct agency checks and evaluate results including but not limited to credit reports and processing fingerprint cards
• Identify potential reciprocity and previous investigations
• Assist other teams (Investigations, EOD, File Room, etc.) on special projects as needed

Other Duties:

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.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA SecurityX
• 3+ years of experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines
• Must be a fast learner and self-starter
• Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation, interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• MS Office and the ability to navigate between multiple programs simultaneously

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.