IT Security

Velos; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health benefits

Job summary

Velos is seeking an experienced IT Security professional to lead security efforts at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security plans, coordinates security policies, and ensures compliance with industry regulations.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a TS clearance, with a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $127,000 per year. Velos offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a BS degree or 5+ years with an MS degree, or 0+ years with a PhD.
• Must have a TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of security plans and policies.
• Implements countermeasures against security breaches.
• Coordinates security rules with IT Operations.
• Configures and maintains user access.
• Conducts periodic risk management audits.

Skills

IT Security expertise

Experience in classified environments

Risk management audits

Knowledge of security policies

Education

BS degree or equivalent with 10+ years experience

MS degree or equivalent with 5+ years experience

PhD degree with 0+ years experience

Job description

Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services company supporting agencies such as the DoD, NASA, and NOAA. As an SBA-certified HUBZone small business, Velos combines agile and highly skilled engineering and technical support-delivering unmatched execution to our customers. Our government relations consulting business area allows us to represent and support leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries with decades of experience in market analysis and strategic planning.

We are looking for highly qualified candidates for an upcoming contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

IT Security

Qualified candidates are knowledgeable IT Security professionals, preferably with experience working in a classified environment.

Roles And Responsibilities

Leads the development of security plans and details security policies. Implements and designs security countermeasures to respond in the event of a security breach. Coordinates security rules and internal access authorization with IT Operations leadership and management. Configures and maintains user access and accounts. Ensures compliance with security policies and procedures as well as industry-specific regulations. Evaluates and recommends security and equipment updates as necessary. Prepares and maintains technical documentation. Conducts periodic risk management audits to ensure company security is updated and as effective as possible. May design, lead and conduct security policy training and education. Researches and implements latest security threats and methods to counteract security risks.

Education Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with BS degree or 5+ years of experience with MS degree or 0+ years of experience with PhD degree.

Clearance Requirements

• TS with ability to obtain SCI.
• Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary: $100000 - $127000 per year