Mid-Level Security Specialist: FISMA, A&A & NIST

Titan Technologies; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zen Strategics, a Titan Technologies company, seeks a mid-level Security Specialist to support CBP cybersecurity operations, protect critical information systems, and enhance cyber defense capabilities in a mission-critical environment.

You will perform security testing, vulnerability analysis, and control evaluation, support security architecture reviews, incident response, and security automation initiatives while guiding teams and contributing to security program enhancements across

Qualifications

• You MUST have: A CBP BI - high trust clearance; SA, A&A, OA knowledge; FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 understanding; ability to assess controls and maintain compliance artifacts; experience with vulnerability management, POA&M tracking, and continuous monitoring.
• It’s GREAT if you also have: familiarity with security authorization tools, Power BI dashboards, ISAs, and security audits or compliance reviews.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in the specified fields and seven years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Security Authorization and Ongoing Authorization activities for FISMA systems ensuring compliance with federal requirements.
• Conduct security authorization reviews, assess controls, and document results for ATO and continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, and stakeholders to manage authorization packages and risk findings.
• Review security documentation and artifacts, monitor compliance metrics and POA&Ms.
• Provide cybersecurity compliance analysis, briefings, and dashboards to support risk-based decisions.

Skills

CBP clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

Zen Strategics, a Titan Technologies company, seeks a mid-level Security Specialist to support CBP cybersecurity operations, protect critical information systems, and enhance cyber defense capabilities in a mission-critical environment.

You will perform security testing, vulnerability analysis, and control evaluation, support security architecture reviews, incident response, and security automation initiatives while guiding teams and contributing to security program enhancements across