IT Security

Velos Team; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health benefits

Job summary

A full-service engineering company is seeking an experienced IT Security professional to support the Air Force Research Laboratory contract at Kirtland AFB, NM. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have extensive experience in security, particularly in classified settings. The role involves developing security policies, implementing countermeasures, and compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Must possess TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 0+ years with PhD degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of security plans and policies.
• Implement and design security countermeasures.
• Evaluate and recommend security equipment updates.
• Conduct periodic risk management audits.
• Ensures compliance with security policies and industry regulations.
• Performs risk management audits to keep security up-to-date.
• Researches and implements latest security threats and countermeasures.

Skills

Knowledgeable IT Security professional

Experience working in classified environments

Education

BS degree with 10+ years of experience

MS degree with 5+ years of experience

PhD degree with 0+ years of 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.