Security Specialist

Leader Communications Inc. (LCI); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Communications Inc. (LCI) is looking for a Security Specialist in Alexandria, Virginia. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of cybersecurity plans and providing technical support for various assessments and documentation processes. Candidates need to have a strong understanding of cybersecurity, incident response, and vulnerability scanning.

The position requires a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience and the ability to secure a US Government security clearance. LCI is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in hiring, inviting qualified candidates including veterans and people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years experience in vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Must have a government security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Public Trust clearance level.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cybersecurity plans and processes.
• Coordinates technical support for cyber defense incidents.
• Provides cybersecurity functional support for assessments.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning & remediation

Incident response

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Office

Cybersecurity

Security Operations

Risk Assessment

Education

2-3+ years related experience

US Citizenship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Security Specialist is responsible for providing technical support in development, implementation, and monitoring of the program's Cybersecurity Plan and Processes, to include plans, reports, inspections, training, and related activities. Individual must be able to attain and maintain a valid US Government security clearance to be retained in the position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and maintain cybersecurity plans and processes in accordance with component policies.
• Supports policy development and planning.
• Assist in the development of security technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and analyzes the sensitivity of information and reviews vulnerability and risk assessments on the basis of defined sensitivity and information flow.
• Performs all required testing and documentation submissions required to support RMF processes.
• Provides cybersecurity functional support for assessments, authorizations, and documentation of fielded systems.
• Coordinates and provides expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
• Manages incident response functions.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Must be detail and safety-oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3+ years related experience in vulnerability scanning & remediation, incident response.
• Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Clearance Level: Public Trust.

Skill & Certification Requirements

• Identifying, capturing, containing, and reporting malware.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products.
• Vulnerabilities and exploit techniques.
• Cyber Security.
• Security Operations.
• Vulnerability Scanning.
• Security Policy Development.
• Incident Response.
• Compliance Reviews.
• Risk Assessment Experience.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Position requires sitting for long periods of time. (Sedentary Work)
• Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor.
• Extended Telephone Use.
• May require lifting of 20-50 lbs.
• This position is considered contingent upon award.
• LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled.
• If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact HR by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].