Information System Security Specialist

By Light is hiring an Information System Security Specialist to join our Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS) program team in Fort Meade, MD. This is an exciting key position to a major Department of Defense initiative. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with security policies and establishing and maintaining the highest quality of Information Assurance (IA) while helping government clients meet their mission objectives.

Conducting vulnerability assessments of the assigned security infrastructure
• Provide mitigation recommendations/ security architecture reviews to Government decision makers
• Research/ Development/ Testing/ Implementation and Documentation changes to software
• Work with networking to close out open vulnerabilities
• Ensure all DISA STIGS are applied to networks, network devices and information systems where applicable

• Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret preferred
• Current 8570 IAT Level II or higher certified (any of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+ , GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP).
• Experience performing STIGs for either Windows or Linux based platforms.
• Experience administrating Host Based Security Solutions (HBSS) a plus
• Firm working knowledge of Security Architectures

• DoD Experience a plus
• Experience with Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process

• Minimum DOD Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $90,000 - $120,000.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.