SAP Cybersecurity Specialist

Groundswell; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,952 - 166,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Groundswell is looking for an SAP Cybersecurity Specialist in Washington, DC, to support the Department of Defense. The role involves analyzing Multilevel Security issues, designing solutions, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Candidates should have at least 2 years of SAP experience, a DoD Secret security clearance, and a Bachelor's Degree. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k) match, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years relevant experience as a business analyst in an ERP environment.
• 2 years focused specifically on SAP experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define security requirements for Multilevel Security (MLS) issues.
• Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions.
• Gather and organize technical information about security products.

Skills

SAP experience

Information Assurance concepts

Agile development implementation

Security Certification

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP FI

SAP CO

SAP FM

SAP Supply Management

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an SAP Cybersecurity Specialist with experience supporting the Department of Defense to help apply industry best practices and deliver effective business solutions. The candidate will leverage their expertise to analyze and define Multilevel Security issues. Typical areas addressed include Human Resources, Finance, Supply, and operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and define security requirements for Multilevel Security (MLS) issues.
• Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to MLS requirements.
• Gather and organize technical information about an organization’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena.
• Perform risk analyses that include risk assessment.
• Work with clients to ensure security solution satisfies the objectives as defined in the security and operational requirements.
• Work in multi-disciplined teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the security maintenance of SAP and related application systems.
• Support enhancement requests and resolve reported incidents within defined service level agreements.
• Support all Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities to include ongoing Security Assessments (OSA) such as updating control implementation statements and providing evidence to compliance assessment activities.
• Support updating security documentation such as System Security Plan, Contingency Plan, Incident Response Plan, Privacy Impact Assessment, and other similar documents.
• Prepare progress reports for internal leadership and for clients and monitor project progress.
• Mitigate risks, address issues, interface with clients, and keep leadership informed on project status.
• Develop basis of estimates and program schedule for multiple solution alternatives.
• Author white papers, root cause analysis, and other solution related documentation as needed.
• Provide support to the management and perform duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (or higher) required.
• Preference given to candidates with current or recent DoD experience.
• 1–3 years relevant experience as a business analyst in an ERP environment.
• 2 years focused specifically on SAP experience.
• 1 year SAP experience in FI, CO, FM or Supply Management.
• Working knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) concepts such as patch management, multi-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management and defense-in-depth is required.
• Experience with Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and compliance reporting for mission systems.
• Active DoD 8570 certification required or must obtain prior to onboarding to the program.
• At least one Security Certification (in order of preference):
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) / Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Other similar certs may be acceptable on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Experience in agile development implementation, preferably SAFe and/or DevSecOps.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be local to the DC Metro area and willing to be on client site in DC up to 5 days a week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 4% 401(k) Match (immediate vesting).
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development.
• Flexible work schedule.
• On‑site gym and childcare option.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $87,952.00 – $166,356.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Resources

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Contact for Disability Accessibility Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 703-639-1777.