Cybersecurity Specialist

Our growing clientis seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join their team near Sterling, VA. This pivotal hybrid role requires strong expertise in developing, maturing, and overseeing the organization's cybersecurity risk and compliance posture, with a specific focus on federal and defense standards.Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 (Based on experience and certification level)Location: Sterling, VA (Hybrid; must be able to be onsite as needed)Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, Standard Business HoursResponsibilities:The Cybersecurity Specialistwill be the primary driver for maintaining a robust security and compliance environment. Responsibilities include:Identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across organizational systems, infrastructure, and supply chain/third-party vendor relationships. This includes defining and maturing security policies and controls in alignment with recognized industry and government standards.Lead the effort to maintain compliance with federal security mandates and assessment frameworks (e.g., CMMC-related requirements, NIST standards), preparing the organization for external audits and assessments.Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits. Coordinate evidence collection, gap analysis, and the remediation of findings, serving as a critical liaison between IT, Compliance, and Operations teams.Manage the security posture of specialized, high-security cloud environments (e.g., restricted-access government cloud tenants), including permissioning and access control processes.Develop, refine, and participate in security incident response activities. Lead training and awareness initiatives to promote a strong security culture across all departments.Provide technical support and integration assistance for facility-level and physical security requirements (e.g., industrial security protocols and operations security support).Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience).Minimum of five (5) years of focused experience in cybersecurity risk management, governance, audit, or compliance within a highly regulated environment (e.g., defense contracting orfederal sector).Possess relevant, advanced third-party cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CMMC Certified Professional/Assessor, or similar).Deep, verifiable working knowledge of leading cybersecurity and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171/172, ISO 27001) and associated assessment methodologies (e.g., CMMC).Preferred Attributes:Active Secret Security Clearance.Direct experience supporting specialized security roles (e.g., FSO, OPSEC) or compliance within industrial security (NISPOM).Hands-on experience managing and securing specialized, high-compliance cloud tenants (e.g., Microsoft GCC High).Audit certification/training or significant hands-on audit support experience.We strongly encourage veterans with relevant technical and security backgrounds to apply.Benefits:Our client is dedicated to supporting its team members with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision premiumsEmployer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life Insurance.401k plan with an employer contribution.Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance pensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

Created: 2025-11-28