IT Cybersecurity Specialist with Security Clearance

IT Cybersecurity Specialist Full-Time Belcamp, MD Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Cybersecurity Specialist to join our IT department at the SVS Belcamp office. This is a full-time, on-site position, requiring daily presence at our Belcamp location to support the security of our IT environment and collaborate with our internal teams. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation monitoring, and maintenance of security controls across our Microsoft cloud environment, endpoint devices, and network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in IT with a focus on cybersecurity operations, and experience supporting compliance-driven environments. Working in a cloud-joined Microsoft environment (Microsoft 365, Defender, Entra ID, Intune), the specialist will help ensure our systems remain secure, monitored, and audit-ready in support of DoD contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Monitoring:
• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents using Microsoft Defender.
• Investigate suspicious activity, perform incident response, and document findings and remediation actions.
• Support Security event logging, correlation, and audit-trail maintenance.
• Endpoint & Identity Security:
• Administer endpoint security controls through Microsoft Intune (device compliance, configuration, and enrollment).
• Manage identity and access security in Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, and authentication controls.
• Support least-privilege role management and access reviews.
• Compliance & Audit Support:
• Implement and maintain technical controls aligned with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001, and DFARS 252.204-7012.
• Maintain security documentation and provide technical evidence to support audits and assessments.
• Administer compliance and data-protection controls in Microsoft Purview, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection / sensitivity labels, and retention policies to safeguard company data.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with the IT Director and the Information Technology department to implement and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Provide security guidance and technical support to IT staff and end users.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance business operational security.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in IT, with a focus on or significant exposure to cybersecurity operations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, and/or compliance management).
• Experience with the administration of endpoint devices (laptop and mobile devices).
• Experience working in environments subject to compliance requirements such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ISO 27001.

Desired Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field. Three (3) additional years of relevant IT/cybersecurity experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience:
• Experience with Microsoft Admin Center(s).
• Familiarity with Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust concepts.
• Experience supporting a DoD or defense-contractor environment.
• Certifications:
• CompTIA Security + (preferred), Network + or equivalent.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), or equivalent.
• Additional security or Microsoft certifications a plus.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail..
• Solid understanding of security fundamentals, threat detection, and incident response.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with compliance and IT teams.

About Semper Valens Solutions: Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success.

Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870. Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions: https://sempervalens.com/careers Apply now How would you like to verify your identity?

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