Information Security Risk Specialist

Information Security Risk Specialist | Arlington, VA, United States | Hybrid

We're hiring for a leading consultancy dedicated to protecting national infrastructure and breaking down complex cyber threats into manageable plans of action. Join a dynamic team where you'll translate critical security concepts for clients, ensuring their systems are robustly protected.

The Role

• Discover cyber risks and understand applicable policies within complex environments.
• Develop comprehensive mitigation plans based on thorough threat landscape assessments.
• Review technical details and personnel information to evaluate the entire threat landscape.
• Guide clients through action plans using presentations, white papers, and milestones.
• Act as an information security subject matter expert, with opportunities to broaden skills in cloud computing.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically leading DoD RMF accreditation for cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• Proven experience with STIGs, eMASS or Xacta, Splunk, Tenable Nessus, and Trellix ESS.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex security findings to diverse stakeholders, including technical engineers, clients, and AO offices.
• Experience working through challenging security requirements and developing technical documentation like HW, SW, or Topology Diagrams.
• Proficiency in implementing NIST 800-53rev5 security controls.
• A Bachelor's degree and a Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8140 IAM Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP).

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to protect and advise on critical national infrastructure.
• Broaden your expertise in cloud computing while acting as a security SME.
• A variety of benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Recognition awards acknowledging exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

Apply via Haystack today!