Cybersecurity Specialist

ClearFocus Technologies, a HUBZone certified company, is located in Leesburg, VA. We specialize in cybersecurity and support multiple government and commercial clients for a variety of missions. We value our clients, integrity and employees and believe a single person can make a difference!  

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent who desire to work with industry leading technology to stay on top of their profession. We provide an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), paid professional development reimbursement and more! 

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Professional for an opportunity that is onsite in Washington, DC. All applicants must have an active Top Secret clearance and SCI/Q eligibility. No exceptions and no third parties.

Specialized Cybersecurity Experience Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience at (or equivalent to) the U.S. Government GS-12 level, demonstrating the ability to lead cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses; and identifying IT system vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Regulations and Standards Comprehensive knowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives – including DOE Orders, NNSA policies, Department of Defense instructions, and Intelligence Community directives – and their implementation requirements. 
• Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas, data, and recommendations to senior leadership clearly and concisely. 
• Professionalism and Reliability Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a high-visibility, mission focused environment. Must be self-motivated, able to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities, and capable of independently setting work objectives and meeting commitments without close supervision. b) Preferred Skills 
• Advanced Technical Expertise Familiarity with software design concepts, multiple IT disciplines, and IT infrastructure components to facilitate collaboration across diverse technical areas. Relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, or similar) are a plus.
• Process Improvement & Innovation Demonstrated success in proactively resolving complex issues and improving IT or cybersecurity processes to enhance organizational efficiency and security posture. Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and see them through to completion
• Interpersonal & Team Skills 6 Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders in order to achieve cybersecurity program objectives.
• Policy Development Experience in developing and implementing new IT or cybersecurity policies and procedures at an organizational level. Prior involvement in drafting security plans, standard operating procedures, or organizational directives is beneficial.

Education:
Educational Background and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (in a relevant field) and a minimum of four (4) years of directly relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.