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# Senior Cyber Security Specialist

- **Company:** Boston Government Services
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18270112?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18270112%2FSenior-Cyber-Security-Specialist-New-Mexico-Los-Alamos

## About the Role

* B.A. or B.S. degree and a minimum of 5 years of IT security experience, including at least 3 years of experience in one or more information, computer, or network security disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, intrusion detection and audit analysis, public key infrastructure, cryptography, assessment and authorization, cloud security solutions, or risk assessment and mitigation).
 * Must have active security clearance.
 * Must work on site in Washington D.C. area 2-3 days a week.

## Description

* Provides experience in one or more information computers, or network security disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, intrusion detection and audit analysis, public key infrastructure, cryptography, assessment and authorization, cloud security solutions, or risk assessment and mitigation).
 * Possesses and apply expertise across key tasks and high impact assignments.
 * Plans and leads major technology assignments.
 * Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
 * Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.


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