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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 safeguarding federal or state information systems and ensuring they remain compliant, secure, and resilient across all phases of their lifecycle. Your work will directly support mission-driven initiatives that protect sensitive government data, improve operational continuity, and reduce cyber risk in Agile, fast-paced environments. You will lead risk assessments, analyze system controls, interpret compliance standards, and serve as a trusted advisor to engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

Job Responsibility:

Lead comprehensive reviews of management, operational, personnel, and technical controls throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
Identify and assess emerging security risks, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities associated with infrastructure, applications, and operations
Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure identified risks are mitigated and documented effectively
Ensure compliance with federal and industry security standards including NIST SP 800-53, OWASP Top 10, Common Criteria, DISA STIGs, and SANS Institute recommendations
Support and contribute to Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, including preparation of SSPs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts
Advise on policy alignment and security architecture improvements to support secure Agile delivery
Apply technical knowledge of networking, system administration, and development to assess the security posture of enterprise environments
Utilize Splunk to perform audit log analysis, generate system alerts, and support threat hunting and incident response activities
Recommend and implement automated logging, monitoring, and security reporting processes
Engage proactively with Agile development teams, product owners, and ISSOs to embed security into project planning and delivery
Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders and leadership
Contribute to security knowledge-sharing, training sessions, and cross-functional security strategy initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, IT risk management, or cybersecurity compliance, preferably in a federal or state agency environment
Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting NIST 800-53, OWASP, and DISA STIGs in real-world projects
Strong hands-on technical background in networking, system administration, or software development
Proficiency with SIEM tools—especially Splunk—for event correlation, alerting, and compliance reporting
Familiarity with Agile development environments and DevSecOps principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create reports and briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active Top Secret clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice to have:

Experience supporting federal ATO processes, RMF frameworks, or FISMA compliance efforts
Familiarity with continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning tools, and risk scoring models
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or GSEC

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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