Information Security Specialist (Federal)

Arc Aspicio · Washington, United States · Yesterday

Work mode: Hybrid
Employment: Contract
Category: Security
Experience: 6+ years

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Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.

The Information Security Specialist (Federal) supports complex technology programs with our clients and oversees, manages, tracks, and reports on Government program-level information security to protect systems and facilities/infrastructure. They have 6-8 years of relevant experience on complex mission-critical programs and the ability to closely collaborate with Government leaders, facility managers, software development teams, and Government security offices.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement information security policies and procedures at a Government program level, consisting of a portfolio of applications, facilities, and infrastructure
Directly interact with Program Leadership and Project Leads to conduct audits, manage security assets, documentation, processes, and procedures
Develop assessment criteria to evaluate compliance with Government-wide information security policy directives
Analyze and evaluate the security posture of existing programs and work with leads to implement changes and improvements
Coordinate and conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential vulnerability in systems and infrastructure used throughout the program
Identify and contribute to new processes, techniques, and procedures to upgrade and enhance cyber-security protocols
Provide technical advice and leadership on security aspects of network and systems design to promote implementation of appropriate systems security applications and policies
Communicate security status, risk, actions, and initiatives with Government leadership
Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
Assists ISSO with responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

6-8 years of relevant cybersecurity and facility security experience in overseeing and interacting within a portfolio of security assets and systems at a Government-program level that involves multiple systems and facilities
Direct experience with senior clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified

Applying to Arc Aspicio: Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm in this role. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting.

Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $108,000 - $140,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

About Arc Aspicio: Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach.

Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, be leaders in everything they do, and develop strong relationships with their clients and colleagues.

Our positions are based in the DC metro area and require employees to live in DC, VA, and MD within commuting distance of our client sites and DC office.

Commitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V

Information Security Specialist (Federal)

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