Cybersecurity Specialist

Our client, a leading defense contractor, is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Professional to join their team in Dedham, MA.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work on our team as an Information Assurance Professional. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and experience working with DOD Secret clearance.

• Proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Proficient knowledge of cyber security technology and trends
• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Able to sell concepts and ideas
• Proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation
• Proficient ability to clearly report relevant cyber systems engineering design
• Regular contact with senior levels of internal security work groups
• Ability to participate in or lead security work groups
• Works under limited direction
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams
• Maintains contact with the external customers' security professionals
• Creative thinker, good multi-tasker
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
• Active DOD Secret clearance at time of hire
• U.S. citizenship required

We offer a competitive salary range of $65-68 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, and more.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.