Jobs · Engineering · Maryland

Cyber Security & Compliance Specialist

Melwood · Upper Marlboro, MD · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Cybersecurity Compliance Program
  • Maintain required compliance documentation including the System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Track remediation commitments, coordinate with IT staff and technology partners on control implementation, and prepare the organization for third-party assessments and audits
  • Conduct Security Assessments and Gap Analysis
  • Administer the organization's vulnerability management program including scheduled scanning, findings triage, remediation coordination, and reporting
  • Support continuous security monitoring through the organization's security platforms and endpoint protection tools
  • Investigate alerts, analyze anomalies, and coordinate incident response activities
  • Manage Data Classification and Regulated Data Protection
  • Evaluate technology vendors and third-party service providers for cybersecurity compliance and risk posture
  • Deliver Security Training and Awareness
  • Maintain Security Documentation and Reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years in a cyber security or related position is required.
  • Certified information systems security professional and 5 years of experience will be considered if the candidate does not have a degree.
  • Experience in a federal contracting environment is preferred.

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