Senior Information Security Specialist – Cyber Security

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

📋 Description

• Direct cybersecurity initiatives and ensure compliance of NPS systems with federal regulations.

• Formulate and uphold cybersecurity policies.

• Safeguard data confidentiality and system integrity.

• Supervise cybersecurity teams in detecting and alleviating IT infrastructure risks.

• Provide IT Center support for clients within the Department of the Interior/National Park Service.

• Execute cybersecurity tasks in accordance with Task 2.4.4.

• Oversee the IT lifecycle management.

• Address federal IT requests.

• Create disaster recovery strategies.

• Assist in professional service projects for government and public-sector clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Senior-level cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP).

• CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity management with relevant certifications.

• Extensive experience in senior-level cybersecurity management, ideally within the federal government.

• Experience in managing IT-related risks.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing federal cybersecurity protocols.

• Advanced knowledge in cybersecurity risk management and data protection.

• Bachelor's Degree in IT/Computer Science.

• Advanced certifications.

• Proficiency in cybersecurity practices.

• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity.

• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM).

• Support for Operating Systems (OS).

• Experience with High Availability Cluster Multiprocessing (HACMP).

• Skills in LAN/WAN optimization.

• Expertise in system security.

• Knowledge of network backup solutions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio.

• Prior experience with the federal government is preferred.

• Must satisfy security clearance requirements.

• Capable of managing IT lifecycle and addressing federal IT requests.

• Skilled in developing disaster recovery plans.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.

• Group health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employer contribution of 50% towards employee-only premiums under the Health and Vision Plan.

• Options for employee and family coverage.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with before-tax contribution options.

• Access to a personal financial planner.

• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Two weeks of vacation/sick days.

• Ten federal government holidays.

• Pre-Tax Payment Programs.

• Premium Only Plan (POP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan.

• Discounts and savings opportunities through the ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program.

• Employee and Contractor Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $5k for referrals after the new hire has completed 90 days of employment.

• Performance incentives.

• Opportunities for professional experience and thought leadership.

• Flexible options for remote and on-site work.