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DSA · 13 hours ago

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Ft Belvoir, VA)

positionFort Belvoir, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

datasystemsanalystsinc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Specialist to support the PEO Enterprise Cyber Directorate. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating and testing IT efforts for PEO Enterprise programs and Army initiatives, focusing on security compliance and process automation across classified and unclassified systems.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead integration and testing of IT systems for modernization and business process automation within PEO Enterprise programs and Army initiatives
Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance documentation to meet RMF security controls and System Development Life Cycle sustainment
Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits using industry-standard tools and techniques (e.g., firewalls, IDS, antivirus, encryption)
Manage and analyze reports generated from DoD and Army security tools; interpret findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Oversee the development and tracking of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for non-compliant security controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure government IA requirements are understood and implemented
Mentor junior cybersecurity staff and lead project teams as needed
Support accreditation and certification procedures, including RMF Assessments, ATO/IATT documentation, and PPP evaluations
Perform Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) scans and analysis; maintain current knowledge of security directives, policies, and regulations

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceSecurity+ CE certificationCISSP certificationRMF experienceNIST standards experienceTechnical background in networkingCloud security familiarityBachelor's degree in ITMS OfficeCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information systems security, or defense industry (continuous or cumulative)
Active SECRET clearance and eligibility for higher-level clearance
Security+ CE certification (required); CISSP (preferred)
Army IA Training and Certification BBP (required)
Bachelor's degree in IT Systems Engineering or related field
Hands-on experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, and compliance documentation
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Visio and Project; experience with virtual computing at PC and server levels
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrable knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Army IT security requirements
Must hold at hire and maintain an active Secret clearance

Preferred

CISSP Certification (highly preferred)
Department of Defense (DoD) courses related to government security
Experience with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, JSIG, ICD 503, and ISO27 standards
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) experience
Technical background in routers, switches, servers, databases, and network protocols
Familiarity with cloud security, automation, and zero trust architectures
Experience creating, tracking, and updating POA&M items for non-compliant security controls
Ability to construct and apply repeatable processes to the work environment

Company

DSA

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Data Systems Analysts, Inc.
dateFounded in 1963
location
Feasterville Trevose, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.dsainc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Frances Pierce
Chairman & CEO
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