Assurit ยท 1 month ago
Security Data Specialist
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAssurit is currently seeking an experienced Security Data Specialist to support one of their clients. This role is responsible for assessing system processes, identifying operational problems, developing corrective actions, and providing daily guidance to technical staff, while working with real-time and interactive data systems.
ComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingSoftware
Responsibilities
Analyze information requirements to understand data flows, operational needs, and system dependencies
Evaluate workflow inefficiencies, organizational challenges, and planning gaps across system operations
Develop and recommend corrective actions that enhance system performance, data quality, and operational efficiency
Provide daily supervision, guidance, and technical direction to system engineers and supporting staff
Oversee the use, integration, and optimization of interactive and interpretative systems for real-time data acquisition
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure systems function reliably and securely
Document system processes, improvement plans, and technical procedures to support ongoing operations
Ensure that system activities align with mission requirements, security policies, and performance expectations
Support troubleshooting efforts, identify root causes, and coordinate timely resolution of complex technical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of experience supervising system engineers or leading technical teams
Demonstrated experience working with real-time, online, interactive systems requiring accurate data acquisition and system responsiveness
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate workflows, identify issues, and develop practical technical solutions
Experience supporting systems engineering activities across complex IT environments
Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to provide direction and collaborate across teams
Ability to document findings, corrective actions, and procedures clearly and effectively
Preferred
Experience in secure or regulated environments such as federal, defense, or critical infrastructure
Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, data lifecycle processes, and real-time system architectures
Experience with workflow optimization, process analysis, or operations research
Relevant certifications such as: CompTIA Security+, INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional, CISSP, ITIL Foundation
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Paid time off
Company
Assurit
Assurit provides cybersecurity solutions including threat detection, disaster recovery & penetration testing to organizations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase