Security Specialist (Remote Hybrid)

Central Research, Inc. is actively seeking a Security Specialist. The Security Specialist is a critical position that supports all domains of security under general direction of the ISSM. As a contributor to the IT team the Specialist will evangelize and enforce Corporate and IT policies to ensure consistent compliance and maintainability of compliance certifications such as PCI DSS, FISMA, ATO, DFARS, HIPPA and ISO., * Work with ISSM and the rest of the Security Team to develop, monitor and maintain the supporting documentation and System Security Plans

• Identify, define and audit security requirements for hardware, software, networking, and cloud resources
• Maintain user security by enforcing access controls, monitoring and evaluating security standards
• Understand, audit and implement industry best practice, including security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines for the compliance framework
• Responsible for facilitating vulnerability remediation follow-up and guidance
• Identify areas of policy non-compliance by using the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for system and physical security by utilizing the STIG Viewer tool
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring security incidents through use of the Incident Response Program
• Schedule regular cybersecurity reports and internal audits (i.e., event logs, firewalls, cyber incidents) and disseminate the results with appropriate personnel
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues; monitor operations to ensure compliance with all government regulations
• Assist with projects assigned by IT management
• Conduct and design end User Education sessions and content as appropriate referencing Federal and State compliance and regulation

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field, an equivalent number of years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• 2+ years' experience in a security role in an enterprise environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a 6c Public Trust security clearance
• US Citizenship required per contract, * A+ and Security+ and other security related certifications
• CNA or MCP certification
• Military background in network security or similar environment
• IT Experience within the Federal Government or Military DoD

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Intensive analytical skills necessary to comprehend real time security issues.
• Good technical skills with a thorough understanding of data communications and cloud computing technologies.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and effectively communicate both in written format and verbally, the development and implementation of related security policies and standards, regulatory compliance issues and remediation recommendations.
• Advanced problem-solving skills required to find solutions to problems that are technically complex and require collection, interpretation and analysis of data from diverse sources.