Job Description

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking an experienced  Computer Security System Specialist Level 3to analyze and define  security requirements , design and implement  mission-critical security solutions , and conduct  risk analyses to safeguard DoD information systems. This role involves evaluating  existing security products , understanding  Multi-Level Security (MLS) environments , and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and define  computer security requirements for high-level applications within  DoD IT environments .
• Design, develop, and implement  security solutions , ensuring compliance with  DoD cybersecurity frameworks .
• Conduct  risk assessments , identifying vulnerabilities and security threats within defense systems.
• Gather and organize  technical data related to DoD mission goals, security products, and MLS programs.
• Evaluate  approved security product capabilities , ensuring optimal system performance and protection.
• Develop solutions to  MLS-related security challenges , optimizing system integrity and operational security.
• Collaborate with  system engineers, software developers, and DoD cybersecurity teams to implement security architectures.
• Ensure compliance with  DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and federal cybersecurity policies .

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related discipline OR
  • Master's degree in the fields above with 7 years of experience (at least 5 years specialized) OR
  • 12 years of experience (at least 10 years specialized) with  no degree required .

• Experience: 
  • Minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 6 years specialized experience in : 
    • Defining  computer security requirements .
    • Evaluating  approved security product capabilities .
    • Developing solutions for  MLS security challenges .

• Skills:
  • Expertise in  cybersecurity frameworks, risk analysis, secure system design, and network security protocols .
  • Ability to interpret and implement  DoD cybersecurity compliance policies .
  • Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with  classified defense systems and military cybersecurity operations .
• Knowledge of  AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments .
• Certifications such as  CISSP, Security+, CEH, or DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials .

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