Information Systems Security II

Ignite, LLC
Washington, DC, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Technology

Job description

Ignite Digital is seeking an Information Systems Security II for the Washington, DC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy. The Information Systems Security II professional serves as a senior security specialist responsible for evaluating, securing, and maintaining the protection posture of enterprise IT systems. This role requires extensive expertise in Information Assurance (IA), federal cybersecurity policies, and security administration. This position supports highvisibility DoW missions and requires a disciplined and proactive security mindset., * Gather and organize technical information related to mission needs, organizational goals, IT infrastructure, and existing security/IA products.

  • Assist in developing security and IA policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring alignment with federal and DoD requirements.
  • Work directly with customers to minimize cybersecurity risks, conduct assessments, and secure networks across multiple system boundaries.
  • Evaluate security products, tools, and controls to determine suitability and compliance with mission requirements.
  • Conduct security posture reviews, documentation analysis, and contribute to enterpriselevel IA planning activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science
  • Eligible for DoD TS/SCI upon hiring
  • Two of the following cybersecurity certifications: CISSO, CISSP, Security+, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CASP+
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience, with at least five (5) years specifically in information security or Information Assurance (IA).
  • Handson experience in security administration, evaluation of IA product capabilities, security assessment, and security policy development.
  • A strong understanding of federal information security/assurance standards, policies, and regulations (e.g., DoD cybersecurity policies, NIST frameworks, federal IA compliance standards).
  • Deep familiarity with DoD IA frameworks, NIST SP 800series publications, and other federal cybersecurity standards
  • Strong ability to translate technical risks into mission and operational impacts
  • Experience partnering with Government stakeholders or DoW program offices
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across complex environments

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
  • Education stipends and referral bonuses
  • Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
  • Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
  • Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
  • Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is a missionfocused technology and advisory partner supporting Federal and Department of Defense customers. We build secure, scalable, and forwardleaning digital capabilities that strengthen national security outcomes. Our work spans cybersecurity, engineering, analytics, and enterprise modernization., Salary: $115k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

About the company

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

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