Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and architect enterprise data platforms that facilitate extensive cybersecurity operations in both cloud and on-premises settings.

• Create and implement scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines that integrate structured and unstructured data from various enterprise systems.

• Spearhead modernization initiatives for enterprise architecture by replacing outdated platforms with secure, cloud-enabled data solutions.

• Develop secure REST APIs and enterprise integrations to enable high-volume data exchanges and system interoperability.

• Establish DevSecOps and CI/CD practices to automate deployments, enhance release quality, and support multi-environment hosting.

• Optimize database performance, data models, and platform scalability to handle terabytes of daily data processing and thousands of concurrent users.

• Implement data governance, quality assurance, security, and observability standards in accordance with FISMA, RMF, and NIST compliance requirements.

• Mentor engineers, lead solution architecture initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Create executive dashboards, analytics, and data visualizations to support senior leadership and operational decision-making.

• Assist in business development and proposal efforts by drafting technical solutions, architecture documentation, proof-of-concepts, and responses to RFPs/RFIs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or similar federal healthcare environments.

• Knowledge of ServiceNow, CMDB structures, workflow processes, and operational ticketing systems.

• Familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud services, along with cloud security concepts.

• Understanding of virtualization and containerization concepts and their implications for network security visibility.

• Acquainted with enterprise WAF technologies.

• Experience with vulnerability and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CISA, OMB, and FedRAMP.

• Background in contributing to incident response workflows, detection tuning, and malware analysis processes.

• Experience in supporting SOP lifecycle management and configuration standardization across enterprise systems.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for effective communication and content management.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security data correlation workflows.

• Strong professional demeanor with the capability to accept direction and contribute positively to a team environment.

• High levels of accountability and reliability, ensuring consistent availability and responsiveness in a remote work context.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, along with 10 years of relevant experience.

• Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Ability to successfully complete a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits beyond industry standards.

• Options for remote work.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Opportunities for training and certification.

• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) options.

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) offerings.

• Paid life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability benefits.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Reimbursement for professional development.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.

• Paid holidays.

• Military leave provisions.