Senior Information Security Specialist

SDK CONSULTING, INC.
Augusta, GA, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$120,000
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Audit Trail Cyber Security Linux Geospatial Intelligence Windows Servers Software Vulnerability Management Information Technology Cisco Vmware

Job description

The Senior Information Security Specialist provides advanced cybersecurity, compliance, accreditation, and security oversight for the U.S. Army INSCOM Scalable GEOINT Architecture. This role ensures all systems, networks, and mission environments meet DoD, Army, and Intelligence Community security standards. The specialist supports RMF activities, privileged access compliance, cybersecurity workforce certification requirements, and continuous monitoring across CONUS and OCONUS GEOINT sites., * Ensure compliance with DoD, Army, and INSCOM cybersecurity policies, including DoDM 8140, DoD 8570, AR 25-2, and Cyber Awareness requirements.

  • Support system accreditation, RMF documentation, security audits, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Maintain privileged access compliance, baseline certifications, and computing environment (CE) certifications for all personnel.
  • Oversee cybersecurity training, certification tracking, and Account Validation System (AVS) updates.
  • Ensure systems, networks, and mission environments meet security requirements for classified operations.
  • Support incident response, vulnerability remediation, patch compliance, and security configuration management.
  • Coordinate with the COR, KO, TTM, PM, and Army GEOINT Office on security requirements and reporting.
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, SOPs, compliance artifacts, and audit records.
  • Ensure contractor personnel meet PIV, CAC, and identity verification requirements.
  • Support Continuity of Operations (COOP), surge operations, and mission-critical security tasks.
  • Provide security guidance to system administrators, network engineers, and GEOINT analysts.
  • Ensure compliance with host-nation laws and Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) for OCONUS sites.
  • Maintain readiness for deployments, extended work weeks, and after-hours mission support when required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.
  • TS/SCI clearance required (loss of clearance may result in removal from contract).
  • DoD 8140/8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, CISM, CISSP).
  • Computing Environment (CE) certification (e.g., Windows Server, Linux+, VMware, Cisco).
  • Strong understanding of RMF, IA controls, cybersecurity compliance, and DoD security frameworks.
  • Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cybersecurity programs.
  • Ability to produce high-quality security documentation and compliance artifacts.
  • Strong communication skills for coordination with government and contractor teams., * Must complete DoD Cyber Awareness and all required cybersecurity training prior to gaining system access.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or on-call as mission requires.
  • Ability to travel to OCONUS locations (Germany, Italy, Korea) when required.
  • Must comply with Army regulations, security policies, and contract reporting requirements.
  • Must maintain detailed records for telework, surge operations, and security-related activities.

Benefits & conditions

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan

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