Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Ft Belvoir, VA)

Description
DSA seeks a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Specialist to support the PEO Enterprise Cyber Directorate. You will play a critical role in integrating and testing IT efforts for PEO Enterprise programs and Army initiatives, focusing on security compliance, and process automation across classified and unclassified systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information systems security, or defense industry (continuous or cumulative)


• Active SECRET clearance and eligibility for higher-level clearance


• Security+ CE certification (required); CISSP (preferred)


• Army IA Training and Certification BBP (required)


• Bachelor’s degree in IT Systems Engineering or related field


• Hands-on experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, and compliance documentation


• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Visio and Project; experience with virtual computing at PC and server levels


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences


• Demonstrable knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Army IT security requirements

Clearance Required

• Must hold at hire and maintain an active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• CISSP Certification (highly preferred)


• Department of Defense (DoD) courses related to government security


• Experience with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, JSIG, ICD 503, and ISO27 standards


• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) experience


• Technical background in routers, switches, servers, databases, and network protocols


• Familiarity with cloud security, automation, and zero trust architectures


• Experience creating, tracking, and updating POA&M items for non-compliant security controls


• Ability to construct and apply repeatable processes to the work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration and testing of IT systems for modernization and business process automation within PEO Enterprise programs and Army initiatives


• Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance documentation to meet RMF security controls and System Development Life Cycle sustainment


• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits using industry-standard tools and techniques (e.g., firewalls, IDS, antivirus, encryption)


• Manage and analyze reports generated from DoD and Army security tools; interpret findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Oversee the development and tracking of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for non-compliant security controls


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure government IA requirements are understood and implemented


• Mentor junior cybersecurity staff and lead project teams as needed


• Support accreditation and certification procedures, including RMF Assessments, ATO/IATT documentation, and PPP evaluations


• Perform Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) scans and analysis; maintain current knowledge of security directives, policies, and regulations

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Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.