Cybersecurity Specialist Level 1

Cybersecurity Specialist Level 1

Location: McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary)

Category: Research, Development, and Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff: Staff

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Travel: None

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist (CSS) Level 1. The CSS is a newly qualified individual that can analyze detailed system architectural designs, requirements and functionality for Minotaur Mission System (MMS) hardware and software solutions. The CSS shall use the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Information Assurance (IA) practices, and cyber certification processes to plan, create, improve, maintain and test the core mission system baselines. The CSS shall support the Minotaur Chief Integration Officer (CIO), Project Managers, Team Leads, and other team members to accomplish the team goals. The CSS shall receive mentorship from senior team members and provide guidance to leadership on policies and procedures related to cyber security and IA topics.

The CSS Level 1 shall be qualified to execute the following functions:

• Analyze detailed software and hardware architectures, designs, and functional requirements for aircraft, ground, surface, web, and cloud mission systems.
• Develop detailed system and software requirements.
• Build a cyber strategy, identify risk, document solutions, resolve non‑compliance, execute contingency responses, and plans.
• Develop strategy and execute steps to meet regulatory compliance.
• Utilize tools, develop configurations, and perform patch and STIG updates related to cyber security controls IAW DISA, DHS, and DOD compliance.
• Integrate cybersecurity processes into agile development practices.
• Plan, build, and institute Development + Security + Operations (DevSecOps) strategic planning into mission systems.
• Execute IA patching and STIG compliance on various mission system software and hardware systems.
• Conduct code reviews and develop technical documentation.
• Work with team members to ensure system usability, reliability, and sustainability.
• Conduct frequent travel (25%) to meet Government requirements.
• Obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance (TS‑objective).
• Conduct reviews and Quality Assurance (QA) of software and hardware systems.
• Build visions, business relationships, and goals for future endeavors.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or equivalent. Experience and acceptable certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or other equivalent certifications.
• Prescient Edge is a Veteran‑Owned Small Business founded in 2008 as a counterintelligence and Human Intelligence company.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Prescient Edge

Prescient Edge is a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full‑spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community.