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Comprehensive Power

Information Assurance/Security Specialist, Sr.

Comprehensive Power, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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Job Description: Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking an experienced

Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist

to lead

comprehensive evaluations of major information security networks

within a

DoD environment . This role requires expertise in

risk analysis, compliance frameworks, consulting services, and security remediation , ensuring optimal cybersecurity posture for mission-critical defense systems. Key Responsibilities:

Conduct

extensive evaluations

of major DoD information security networks, identifying vulnerabilities and risk factors. Prepare

detailed evaluation reports

and present recommendations to key stakeholders. Perform

trade-off analyses

of security products and solutions to determine the best implementation strategies for clients. Provide

consulting services

on a wide range of

information assurance and cybersecurity topics . Develop

remedial action plans

and oversee the correction of

security shortfalls

to maintain compliance. Ensure systems adhere to

DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks (RMF), and federal compliance standards . Collaborate with

network engineers, IT specialists, and cybersecurity professionals

to implement secure architectures. Support the integration of

COTS cybersecurity solutions

into defense environments. Maintain expertise in

encryption protocols, secure software development, and threat intelligence . Required Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree with

6 years

of experience OR Bachelor's Degree with

8 years

of experience.

Experience:

6 years

of relevant cybersecurity experience with a

Masters Degree

OR 8 years

of relevant experience with a

Bachelors Degree .

Strong understanding of

information security principles, risk assessment, and security framework implementation . Ability to obtain and maintain the required

security clearance . Proficiency in

cybersecurity tools, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments . Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

classified defense systems and military cybersecurity operations . Knowledge of

DoD IT compliance regulations . Familiarity with

cloud security solutions for government applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) . Certifications such as

CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or other DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials .

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