IT Security Specialist

Avint LLC is seeking a motivated and skilled IT Security Specialist to join our team in the Herndon, VA area. The IT Security Specialist will oversee and ensure the security, protection of, and access to, the company's computer systems and data.

The candidate will analyze network systems and structures to ensure the most secure approach is being employed. The Security Specialist will ensure security tools are running properly on company networks and devices. The candidate will be responsible for researching emerging threats and the safeguards that can provide protection as well as protecting the digital system of the Treasury.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drafts and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the company's control requirements manual (CRM) or related documentation.
• Serves as a liaison to the company's security office for local and network security issues.
• Ensures proper computer and network access for system users; assigns passwords and user IDs to new users.
• Monitors system usage to confirm that employees have the proper level of information access.
• Investigates improper use and reports violations to the Director of Information Systems.
• Ensures that the physical location of computer and related hardware is secured.
• Oversees backup of company information in case of disaster or data loss.
• Conducts information systems audits to ensure system information is secure from breach and unauthorized access.
• Conducts offsite audits to assess the efficiency and efficacy of data recovery programs.
• Plans and conducts user training to provide overviews of systems security and improve mainframe efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Technical Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of computer systems
• Extensive knowledge of data communications security procedures
• Ability to install security software to monitor system usage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in related field or 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience providing cybersecurity operations or consulting support
• Individual contributor, mentor’s lower levels
• Performs tasks with increasing levels of difficulty with minimal oversight from others
• Demonstrates increased proficiency within an assigned security specialist areas
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, oral and written
• Actively participates in working sessions to exchange ideas and develop solution
• Proactively collaborates with peers
• Serves as an Avint brand ambassador
• Always embodies Avint's core values
• Provides limited support to growth initiatives in security specialist areas

Must be eligible to obtain a clearance or currently hold an active Secret or Top-Secret clearance

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous PTO and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development!

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.