Senior Cyber Security Specialist (Top Secret Clearance Required)

RP Pro Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to enhance its cybersecurity posture within the Department of Defense. This role involves advising on emerging threats, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and collaborating with various government organizations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity, with a strong technical background in classified systems and insider threat tools. Join a team dedicated to delivering excellence, value, and flexibility in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement match up to 4%

Company paid STD and LTD

Company paid basic life insurance

Competitive PTO package

Qualifications

• 15+ years advising on cyber threats and compliance.
• Expertise in classified and unclassified systems.
• Strong coordination skills across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cyber threats and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct user activity monitoring and cybersecurity evaluations.
• Coordinate with intelligence teams for threat assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity Threat Management

User Activity Monitoring (UAM)

Risk/Vulnerability/Threat Assessments

Cloud Security

Penetration Testing

Threat Intelligence

Insider Threat Management

Network Security Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks

Job description

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technologyconsulting 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 Senior Cyber Security 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 fifteen (15) years of experience advising security professionals on emerging cyber threats.
• Minimum ten (10) 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.