What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Information Security Specialist position at Innovative Management & Technology Services?
Company Overview:
Join a fast-growing company highly experienced in cyber security, cloud computing, virtualization, big data analytics, and project management! IMTS offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and employer-contributed 401K, and referral bonuses. We work with the best customers on-site at top government agencies.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Specialist
Primary Location: Clarksburg, WV - Hybrid
Clearance: Top-Secret (TS)
Position Summary:
As a Senior Information Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization’s information systems by ensuring robust security controls are effective throughout the system lifecycle. Your expertise will drive risk mitigation and compliance with federal and industry standards, safeguarding sensitive data and supporting mission-critical operations. You will collaborate closely with Agile teams to embed security best practices in fast-paced development environments, directly contributing to the security posture of state or federal government systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead comprehensive reviews of management, operational, personnel, and technical security controls to verify their effectiveness during all phases of the system lifecycle.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational security risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses across diverse information systems.
- Drive compliance efforts with government standards and industry best practices, including NIST, OWASP, Common Criteria, DISA, and SANS Institute guidelines.
- Collaborate within Agile development teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle, supporting secure design, testing, and deployment.
- Utilize hands-on expertise in networking, system administration, and software development to analyze security impacts and recommend improvements.
- Oversee audit log reviews and system alerting using Splunk or similar SIEM platforms to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
- Communicate security findings clearly and effectively to technical teams and leadership, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, IT risk management, or related roles, preferably in federal or state government environments.
- Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, OWASP Top 10, DISA STIGs, and Common Criteria.
- Hands-on experience with networking concepts, system administration, and software development practices.
- Proficiency in using Splunk or comparable SIEM tools for security event monitoring, audit log analysis, and incident response.
- Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) teams and integrating security in fast-paced development environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Active Top Secret clearance is required.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security , or GIAC.
- Experience with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles and related compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and foster cross-team collaboration.
IMTS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.