Specialist, Information System Security III

Location: Virginia Beach/Dam Neck (on‑site) – Secret clearance required.

About the role

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a senior‑level Specialist, Information Systems Security III to provide advanced ISSE/ISSO and RMF engineering support for Department of the Navy information systems. The role leads and performs complex A&A, continuous monitoring, security assessment, vulnerability management, and risk‑reduction activities, and provides cybersecurity guidance for mission‑critical Navy radar and data‑distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support all phases of the RMF lifecycle and Navy A&A activities.
• Develop, maintain, review, and update comprehensive RMF authorization packages in eMASS.
• Perform STIG assessments using SCAP benchmarks and EvaluateSTIG.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS and analyze findings for operational and cybersecurity risk.
• Develop, manage, and track POA&Ms and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, SCTMs, and related authorization artifacts.
• Complete and support RMF Step 5 authorization activities in the ISSE capacity.
• Assess security control implementation and identify control deficiencies.
• Communicate risk‑reduction recommendations to Government and technical stakeholders.
• Provide senior cybersecurity engineering guidance for system architecture, configuration, boundary protection, and proposed technical changes.
• Coordinate ATO, IATT, IATO, authorization renewal, annual review, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Support cybersecurity audits, inspections, assessments, and Government data calls.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, administrators, laboratory personnel, and cybersecurity stakeholders to resolve authorization and compliance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics (with a concentration in Computer Science), or an equivalent discipline.
• Qualifying bachelor's degree plus 10 years of experience, or
• Qualifying master's degree plus 8 years of experience, or
• High school diploma/GED plus 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with STIG assessments, SCAP benchmarks/EvaluateSTIG, ACAS, eMASS, POA&M development, RMF Step 5 authorizations in an ISSE capacity, and communicating risk‑reduction recommendations to stakeholders.

Certifications

• IAM Level III: CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self‑management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO accrual
• Professional development reimbursement
• Corporate‑funded technology certifications
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs