Mid-Level Cyber Security Specialist (Top Secret Clearance Required)

RP Pro Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves advising on emerging cyber threats, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance within the Department of Defense Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and collaborate across government organizations to enhance cybersecurity posture. With a focus on delivering excellence and value, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical objectives while enjoying competitive health benefits and retirement plans. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting

Company paid STD and LTD

Company paid basic life insurance

Competitive PTO package

Qualifications

• 8+ years advising on cyber threats and compliance.
• Expertise in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on emerging cyber threats and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct user activity monitoring and cybersecurity evaluations.

Skills

Cybersecurity Threat Management

User Activity Monitoring (UAM)

Insider Threat Tools

Offensive Cyber Capabilities

Defensive Cyber Capabilities

Network Security Frameworks

Risk/Vulnerability/Threat Assessments

Cloud Security

Penetration Testing

Threat Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks

UAM Software

Job description

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We're an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built!

RP Professional Services is seeking a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Specialist to support and advise security professionals on emerging cyber threats, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance standards within the Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in classified and unclassified systems, insider threat tools, user activity monitoring (UAM), and cyber threat intelligence. This role requires expertise in offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, network security frameworks, and collaboration across government organizations to enhance cybersecurity posture and threat detection capabilities.

This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to RP Professional Services.

Requirements:

• Advise security professionals on emerging cyber threats, risk mitigation strategies, and industry regulations.
• Support DoD Intelligence Community operations with expertise in cybersecurity threat management.
• Apply classified and unclassified system knowledge to facilitate security standards and compliance.
• Assist non-IT professionals in understanding Department of Defense network standards for effective insider threat tool deployment.
• Coordinate with cyber threat intelligence teams to develop strategic threat assessments and response plans.
• Promote and implement technical solutions that support mission-critical cybersecurity objectives.
• Conduct user activity monitoring (UAM) and cybersecurity evaluations to detect anomalous behaviors and insider threats.
• Assess and advise on both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies within DoD and Intelligence frameworks.
• Utilize expertise in at least one of the following cybersecurity domains:
• Risk/Vulnerability/Threat Assessments
• Cloud Security
• Security Operations
• Firewall (FW), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Configuration
• Penetration Testing
• Forensics
• Threat Intelligence
• Threat Hunting
• Maintain awareness of state, local, and federal cybersecurity developments, standards, frameworks, and regulations and their impact on operations.
• Support counterintelligence, insider threat, and law enforcement investigations through cybersecurity expertise.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience advising security professionals on emerging cyber threats.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience working within the DoD Intelligence Community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD/IC computer systems, protections, and cybersecurity threats.
• Experience advising non-IT professionals on DoD network standards for insider threat tools.
• Strong coordination skills for collaborating across organizations and implementing cybersecurity solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Knowledge of user activity monitoring (UAM) software and processes.
• Expertise in DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks and regulations.
• Strong background in counterintelligence and insider threat investigations.
• Experience working across government security agencies, military cybersecurity teams, and intelligence divisions.

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

• Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting

• Company paid STD and LTD

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Competitive PTO package

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.