What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Information Security Specialist position at Technica Corporation?
Responsibilities
The Senior Information Security Specialist conducts review of information systems to ensure that the management, operational, personnel, and technical controls are functioning effectively during all phases of the system lifecycle. This position is based on contract award and funding. Key Responsibilities:- Identifying and evaluating technical and operational security risks, threats, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities associated with information systems
- Information system compliance with government standards and industry best practices, including NIST, OWASP, Common Criteria, DISA and SANS Institute
- Working in Agile development environments
- Information security practices within the federal and/or state governments
- Previous hands-on technical experience in networking, system administration and development and utilizing Splunk for audit log review and system alerting.
The position is located at a government facility in Clarksburg, WV and typically requires work to be performed onsite, but may allow for hybrid work schedule. The government has established policies for on-site vs hybrid work which varies across divisions and contracts. Staff are obligated to adhere to these and other government policies and react accordingly as policies change over time. Where allowed, remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or government POC, ensuring there is zero interruption with the delivery of our services.
Requirements
- Active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in IT with relevant work experience.
- Five years of relative experience as information security specialist.
- COMPTIA Sec certification or equivalent preferred
Desired
- COMPTIA Sec certification or equivalent preferred
- Six years of relative experience as information security specialist.
Certifications
- COMPTIA Sec certification or equivalent preferred
Overview
About Technica: At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.
EEO
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination.
Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.