Risk Management (Information Security) Specialist

About

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development assistance

Role Summary

YSI is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to provide operational cybersecurity support to ensure continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and enforcement of security controls across the PTT cybersecurity environment. This role is responsible for daily security operations, including SIEM log analysis, system monitoring, and implementation of security measures to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. The Information Security Specialist supports incident response, assists with system security assessments, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Job Responsibilities

• Performs daily cross-system monitoring and analysis of security logs using SIEM tools to identify anomalous activity and ensure continuous visibility into system security posture.
• Supports incident response activities by assisting in investigation, documentation, and remediation efforts, and operates cybersecurity tools such as HBSS and ACAS to monitor, detect, and report vulnerabilities.
• The specialist conducts vulnerability assessments, supports scan execution, implements STIG fixes, and identifies security risks while recommending mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity.
• Supports system onboarding and security control assessments by assisting in evidence collection and validation activities, and contributes to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Enforces system security configurations, manages user access and privileged accounts, and supports cybersecurity awareness and compliance initiatives across the program.
• Participates in post-incident analysis, supports compliance assessments such as Blue Team activities, and assists in maintaining documentation, reports, and vendor risk management artifacts to ensure ongoing audit readiness.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
• Experience in security monitoring and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, ACAS, and STIG implementation
• Exposure to DoD or regulated cybersecurity environments
• Security+, CySA+, or equivalent

Location

UBSA Randolph, San Antonio TX (Onsite)

Clearance

Active Secret

Salary

$70K-90K/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Application Instructions

Please e-mail your profile / referrals to resumes@yakshna.com