Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity: 

Are you ready to revolutionize financial auditability and transportation logistics? We're seeking a successful, experienced Cyber Security Specialists to join our team in implementing a cutting-edge software system that will transform how USTRANSCOM manages finances and supply chains.  

 

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance transparency, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join us in building the future of financial and logistical management. 

 
This position is contingent upon contract award. 
 

Responsibilities:   

• Lead the analysis and evaluation of complex cybersecurity requirements, technologies, risks, and issues  

• Design and oversee the implementation of advanced security solutions, defenses, and mitigation approaches  

• Provide expert-level independent assessments and identify critical security vulnerabilities with strategic recommendations  

• Lead and enhance Incident Response and Risk and Vulnerability Assessment programs  

• Spearhead and coordinate the development of complex information technology systems and applications  

• Apply and innovate business process improvement practices to engineer methodologies and principles  

• Evaluate cutting-edge hardware and software, establishing enterprise-wide standards for information systems procedures  

• Lead systems planning, performance management, and capacity planning initiatives  

• Oversee testing, validation, and benchmarking of security systems and processes  

• Drive information engineering and systems engineering plans  

• Mentor junior and intermediate team members, fostering a culture of cybersecurity excellence 

 

Qualifications:  

Required:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field of study 

• US citizen with Secret security clearance, or ability to pass T-1 background investigation upon hire 

• 8-11 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity  

• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and emerging technologies (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree) 

• Advanced proficiency in security tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)  

• Proven experience leading incident response and vulnerability assessment teams  

• Strong leadership and project management skills  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities  

• Outstanding communication skills,