Computer Security System Specialist Level 3

Competitive Range Solutions, LLC

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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 Computer Security System Specialist Level 3 to analyze and define security requirements, design and implement mission-critical security solutions, and conduct risk analyses to safeguard DoD information systems. This role involves evaluating existing security products, understanding Multi-Level Security (MLS) environments, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and define computer security requirements for high-level applications within DoD IT environments.
  • Design, develop, and implement security solutions, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Conduct risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and security threats within defense systems.
  • Gather and organize technical data related to DoD mission goals, security products, and MLS programs.
  • Evaluate approved security product capabilities, ensuring optimal system performance and protection.
  • Develop solutions to MLS-related security challenges, optimizing system integrity and operational security.
  • Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, and DoD cybersecurity teams to implement security architectures.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and federal cybersecurity policies.
Required Qualifications:
  • Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.
  • Education:
  • Bachelor's degree inElectrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related discipline OR
  • Master's degree in the fields above with 7 years of experience (at least 5 years specialized) OR
  • 12 years of experience (at least 10 years specialized) with no degree required.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 6 years specialized experience in:
  • Defining computer security requirements.
  • Evaluating approved security product capabilities.
  • Developing solutions for MLS security challenges.
  • Skills:
  • Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk analysis, secure system design, and network security protocols.
  • Ability to interpret and implement DoD cybersecurity compliance policies.
  • Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with classified defense systems and military cybersecurity operations.
  • Knowledge of AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials.

Competitive Range Solutions, LLC