Cybersecurity Specialist

1 day ago


Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Protos IT Full time
Job Title: Information Security Engineer

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Duration: 6 + Months C2H

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join our team at Protos IT. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of our federal information systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for mitigation.
  2. Develop and maintain security documents, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and other security documentation.
  3. Lead incident response teams and conduct investigations in the event of a security breach.
  4. Develop and implement security authorization activities in compliance with FISMA and federal agency security authorization requirements.
  5. Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and mitigation techniques.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related field of study.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in federal information system security as ISSO, security lead, or security engineer for complex systems.
  • Active certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CCSP are required.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
  • Strong background in ensuring the security of cloud-based and traditional hosting environments, with a focus on achieving FISMA and FedRAMP compliance.
  • Cloud security knowledge in AWS and Azure.

What We Offer:

Protos IT offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications for the position.



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