Cybersecurity Specialist III

About

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist III to support a federal customer in Ft. Belvoir, VA. This role is part of a dynamic team responsible for design, implementation, operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity for large-scale, resilient hardware and virtualized infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience managing enterprise Windows environments, virtualization platforms, and physical security systems while ensuring compliance with Information Assurance standards.

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain or maintain a CI Polygraph

Work Environment

• On-site in Ft. Belvoir, VA

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and implementing technical controls and configuration settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Working closely and supporting team members, vendors, and government customers.
• Implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on traditional IT and OT systems.
• Assisting in the development and verification of documentation for the DoD RMF assessment and authorization process.
• Conducting ICS/SCADA system inventories following DoD guidance.
• Conducting vulnerability scanning and documenting system vulnerabilities.
• Supporting ISO standardization and Quality inspections.
• Participating in continuous improvement of organizational cybersecurity posture.

Education Requirement

• 3+ Years of Experience with a Master's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity.
• 5+ Years of Experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity.
• 8+ Years of Experience with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity.
• 10+ Years with a High School Diploma.

Required Certifications

• CASP CE
• CISSP
• CISSP - ISSAP
• CISSP - ISSEP
• CSSLP
• CISA
• CISM
• GCED
• GCIH

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain or maintain a CI Polygraph.
• Experience with ACAS, HBSS, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with risk assessment, mitigation, and closure of network vulnerabilities, and vulnerability management eMASS.
• Establishing, managing, and tracking of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Applying STIGs to servers, databases, applications, and other hardware.
• Experience with Security Readiness Review (SRR) Tools (scripts and ACAS).
• Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot control network components.
• Excellent understanding of the DoD RMF lifecycle and NIST 800-53 controls implementation.
• Awareness of NIST Special Publication 800-82, Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security and UFC 4-010-06 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) Cybersecurity of Facility.
• Working knowledge of operational control systems and implementing a variety of security assessment tools.
• Working knowledge of other operational control systems.
• Familiarity with DoDIN CCRI/CCORI and CYBERCOM TASKORDS.

Compensation

• Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 (based on experience and education).
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, federal holidays, paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, military reserve pay offset, and sick leave.

Application Period

• Opens on 05/19/2025, and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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