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Innovative Management & Technology Services

Location:
United States, Clarksburg

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

As a Senior Information Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization’s information systems by ensuring robust security controls are effective throughout the system lifecycle. Your expertise will drive risk mitigation and compliance with federal and industry standards, safeguarding sensitive data and supporting mission-critical operations. You will collaborate closely with Agile teams to embed security best practices in fast-paced development environments, directly contributing to the security posture of state or federal government systems.

Job Responsibility:

Lead comprehensive reviews of management, operational, personnel, and technical security controls to verify their effectiveness during all phases of the system lifecycle
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational security risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses across diverse information systems
Drive compliance efforts with government standards and industry best practices, including NIST, OWASP, Common Criteria, DISA, and SANS Institute guidelines
Collaborate within Agile development teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle, supporting secure design, testing, and deployment
Utilize hands-on expertise in networking, system administration, and software development to analyze security impacts and recommend improvements
Oversee audit log reviews and system alerting using Splunk or similar SIEM platforms to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents
Communicate security findings clearly and effectively to technical teams and leadership, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, IT risk management, or related roles, preferably in federal or state government environments
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, OWASP Top 10, DISA STIGs, and Common Criteria
Hands-on experience with networking concepts, system administration, and software development practices
Proficiency in using Splunk or comparable SIEM tools for security event monitoring, audit log analysis, and incident response
Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) teams and integrating security in fast-paced development environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Active Top Secret clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice to have:

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or GIAC
Experience with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response processes
Familiarity with cloud security principles and related compliance frameworks
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and foster cross-team collaboration

What we offer:

competitive compensation
excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and employer-contributed 401K
referral bonuses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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