Senior System Security Specialist
Gen3 Technology Consulting
Location
Annapolis, MD | United States
Job description
About us:
Gen3 Technology Consulting is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing a diverse set of technology services and solutions to federal and commercial clients. Founded in 2017, Gen3 leverages over 25 years of information technology management and leadership experience to help our clients define, plan, manage, and achieve their strategic vision while protecting their critical IT assets. We attract and retain the highest caliber of talent by supporting an inclusive work environment, cultivating growth and leadership both professionally and personally, and encouraging work-life balance. We strive to make it our priority to be compassionate, family-friendly, respectful, and flexible.
Gen3’s Joint Ventures, Pivotal Impact (JV with Caladwich) and VetCentric (JV with PingWind) expand our team’s knowledge and expertise as we pool resources to bring federal agencies strong technical, program management, and cyber security solutions, derived by a disciplined management consulting approach.
About the role: Gen3 is currently looking for an Senior System Security Specialist with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in analyzing and defining security requirements in support of the MD State Board of Elections. In this role, you will be responsible for addressing Multilevel Security (MLS) issues, designing solutions, and implementing MLS requirements. Your expertise will contribute to the development of MLS solutions and involve daily supervision of staff.
Location : Hybrid, remote in Annapolis, MD 21401 and Glen Burnie MD alternately. Two days on-site and three days remote, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Must be available after hours as needed.
What you'll do: - Analyze and define security requirements for MLS issues.
- Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to MLS requirements and solutions.
- Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs in the MLS arena.
- Perform risk analyses, including risk assessment.
- Provide daily supervision and direction to staff.
What you'll need: - Education : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline. Master's Degree preferred.
- Certification : Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cyber Forensic Professional (CCFP).
- General Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in analyzing and defining security requirements.
- Team Management Experience: Minimum of three (3) years leading or managing cybersecurity analyst teams, including reviewing, and approving work products, and reporting to executive management.
- Defining Security Requirements: At least five (5) years of specialized experience in defining computer security requirements for high-level applications, evaluating approved security product capabilities, and developing solutions to MLS problems.
- NIST Experience : At least two (2) years of practical experience with implementing NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and/or NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), including NIST 800-53 controls.
- IT Project Management: Minimum of three (3) years of successful project management experience in IT-related cybersecurity projects delivered on time and on budget.
What's Desired to Have: - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Advanced project management certifications.
- Experience with additional cybersecurity frameworks.
- Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity.
- Prior experience supporting state or federal government agencies.
*Note: Work is pending contract award.
What's in it for you (full-time Gen3 employees):
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits.
- 3 weeks of PTO per year accruing from day one with a PTO exchange program.
- 11 days of paid Federal Holidays.
- $3k annual tuition reimbursement.
- 401(k) with a matching plan.
- Pet insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
Employment eligibility: Eligible to work for any employer in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Most of our positions require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for consideration. Certain positions require at least three (3) of the past five (5) years of residence in the United States.
Other requirements:
- A minimum of three (3) out of the past five (5) years of residency in the United States is mandatory.
- Candidates must possess either an active green card or citizenship.
- Prospective employees offered a position must have work authorization that does not necessitate employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, both presently and in the future.
- Those selected for this role may undergo a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility criteria for accessing classified information or be eligible for security clearances.
Veteran and HUBZone friendly employer.
E-Verify employer. EOE Statement: females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Gen3 is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation: Please contact the recruiting team at [email protected] if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.
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