Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking a junior level Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City Beach, FL. The Cybersecurity Specialist plays a vital role in supporting DoD customers by providing support to the ISSM for tasks such as developing and maintaining cybersecurity procedures, conducting control evaluations, performing network vulnerability assessments, and preparing and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) system artifacts. This position requires a basic understanding of underlying cybersecurity principles including vulnerability management, risk assessment and system documentation. The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible for supporting the validation of Navy information systems to ensure compliance with DoD and Navy cybersecurity frameworks. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies, analyzing vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Support the ISSM in developing and updating cybersecurity procedures across various projects

Conduct network security assessments and recommend mitigative actions

Support the ISSM’s effort to produce RMF documentation/artifacts

Support the ISSM’s effort to manage RMF packages in eMASS

Ensure DISA STIGs compliance and security measures implementation

Monitor cybersecurity trends and maintain security protocols

Do you have experience in Vulnerability management?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, Basic understanding of underlying cybersecurity principles

Basic understanding of vulnerability management

Basic understanding of RMF steps and processes

Ability to utilize tools like Visio, Excel and others to create and maintain system documentation and artifacts

Strong documentation and communication skills

Security+ Certification (Required for IAT Level II positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced industry certifications such as: ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GIAC Security Certifications, ISACA CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), and/or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)

Experience in cybersecurity for DoD networks and architectures in tactical environments with experience in obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate for Military platforms and systems

Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Level II or III

Required Education and Length of Experience

Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; applicable technical certification(s) may be considered in lieu of degree

0 -2 years of experience

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 10% may be required.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain up to TS/SCI, if required by the position.

New Venture Research Corporation (NVRC) is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions supporting critical defense programs.