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Role Description

This role is a senior technical position focused on safeguarding critical IT systems and networks through advanced cybersecurity expertise. You will lead complex assessments, vulnerability testing, and cybersecurity evaluations, providing actionable guidance and technical direction across multiple platforms and environments. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic advisory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with defense regulations and implementing innovative solutions to emerging security challenges. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will influence cybersecurity strategy, tools, and processes that protect mission-critical systems. This position is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in a high-stakes, collaborative environment and enjoys solving sophisticated security problems at the enterprise and government levels.

• Serve as the technical authority for cybersecurity assessments, providing guidance, interpretation, and innovative solutions for complex IT challenges.
• Conduct and oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and CCRI evaluations across networks, databases, and applications.
• Recommend and assist in the development of cybersecurity tools, including product-specific STIGs aligned with DISA SRGs.
• Lead consultative engagements to define long-range cybersecurity goals, actions, and technical strategies.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their implementation into effective solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DoD security regulations, DISA STIGs, and industry best practices, applying them to assessment and remediation activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in cybersecurity, including hands-on CCRI, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
• Expertise in network configuration and defense, internal systems, DNS, HBSS, and traditional security frameworks.
• Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) certification in at least one area, such as Retina scan analysis, boundary/internal defense, or HBSS modules.
• Tenable Certified NESSUS Auditor and relevant certifications from nationally recognized authorities (e.g., CEH, GPEN, LPT, CEPT).
• Experience with Oracle EBS R12.2 platform and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Must possess a DOD SECRET clearance and be eligible for an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive or Tier 3 (T3) clearance at the time of assignment.
• Preferred knowledge of SCAP, RMF, VULNERATOR, USCYBERCOM CTO Compliance Program, and advanced skills in wireless, web services, database, email, and vulnerability scanning tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting experience and expertise.
• Flexible remote work with the requirement to travel periodically to Ft. Belvoir, VA.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact government cybersecurity projects in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities with experienced cybersecurity teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and advanced security methodologies.