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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

US SENATE

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Cybersecurity Sr Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>Provides functional and/or technical support for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit&rsquo;s work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit&rsquo;s work effort as required. Prepares analysis and materials when providing expert level support in the assigned area of cybersecurity to SAA IT security branch staff, other SAA technical staff, SAA procurement staff, and other division or departments. Identifies and resolves critical and complex issues in the assigned unit. Provides leadership to the unit&rsquo;s project teams and contractors, as directed. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports in developing governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p></p><p><b>Required Work Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in project teams or units. Subject matter expertise in a cybersecurity domain. Demonstrated proficiency in addressing critical and complex cybersecurity challenges, providing expert-level support, and coordinating work efforts across teams and external vendors. Experience in developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant&rsquo;s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.</li></ul><p><b>
Desired Qualifications</b></p><p>
The ideal candidate demonstrates:</p><ul><li><b>
Growth Mindset: </b>Drive to continuously improve technical tradecraft.</li><li><b>
Proactive Attitude: </b>Proven track record of taking initiative to solve problems creatively and effectively.</li><li><b>
Cyber Knowledge:</b> Understanding of Cybersecurity principles and familiarity with common actors&rsquo; TTPs and common attack chains.</li><li><b>
Forensic Analysis Capability: </b>Expertise in Windows/Linux internals, file systems, and executable formats.</li><li><b>
Time Management: </b>Ability to handle multiple taskings in a fast-paced environment and act without causing undue delay.</li><li><b>
Analysis and Production:</b> Ability to analyze (static and dynamic) malware samples, URLS and mobile devices to uncover potential malicious or suspicious activity and document technical findings in a methodical, accurate and thorough format.</li><li><b>
Research: </b>Maintain the ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance.</li><li><b>
Communication:</b> Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li><b>
Customer Service: </b>Experience working with a diverse range of customers to assess needs, recommend solutions, and guide mitigation actions appropriately.</li></ul><p><b>
Working Conditions</b></p><ul><li>
This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
</li><li>The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>
Sedentary.</li></ul><p><b>
Security Clearance</b></p><ul><li>
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a <b>Secret</b> U.S. Government security clearance.</li><li>
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.</li></ul>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>High School Diploma, GED.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p>The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with &ldquo;Applicant Accommodation&rdquo; in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.</p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
</p><p></p><div><p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><ul><li>Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.</li>
</ul><p>Subject to background/security investigation.
</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
</p><p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.</p></div><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
<div></div><div><div><div>Email</div>
<div>SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms</i><br>
<i>US. Senate Capitol Office Building</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001</i><br>
<i>
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>03/03/2026 to 03/17/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$102,745 to - $173,959 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>AD 00</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>Few vacancies in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>Few vacancies</div>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Not required - N/A</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Excepted</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>0
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>2210 Information Technology Management
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Secret</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>req891</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>859705300</div></div></div></div>

Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5301

United States Senate

<p></p><div><p><b>Target Hiring Range: $120,000-$135,000</b></p><p><b>
Department: </b>Chief Information Officer<br>
<b>Posting Date Range: </b>3/3/2026-3/17/2026<br>
<b>Pay Grade Range: </b>$102745-$173959<br>
<b>Work</b><b> </b><b>Hours: </b>8:30am-5:30pm<br>
<b>FLSA Status: </b>Exempt<br>
<b>Remote Work Status:</b> Hybrid<br>
<b>Hybrid Schedule:</b> 2-3 days a week onsite in Washington, DC and Manassas, VA.<br>
<b>All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.</b></p><p><b>
 The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.</b></p><p><b>
 </b><b>This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.</b></p><p><b><br>
JOB OVERVIEW</b></p><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p><b><br>
The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $120,000-$135,000</b></p><p>
The Sergeant at Arms helps uphold the operational integrity of the Senate community. The Cybersecurity Department protects the systems and information used to create the legislation that underwrites our democracy. We build a resilient cybersecurity operation by proactively identifying, protecting, detecting, reacting, and recovering (IPDRR) across the U.S. Senate enterprise through a modern, continuous risk-reduction practice.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties</b><br>
Provides functional and/or technical support for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit&rsquo;s work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit&rsquo;s work effort as required. Prepares analysis and materials when providing expert level support in the assigned area of cybersecurity to SAA IT security branch staff, other SAA technical staff, SAA procurement staff, and other division or departments. Identifies and resolves critical and complex issues in the assigned unit. Provides leadership to the unit&rsquo;s project teams and contractors, as directed. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports in developing governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.</p><p><b>
JOB SPECIFICATIONS</b></p><p><b>
Required Education</b><br>
High School Diploma, GED.</p><p><b><br>
Required Work Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in project teams or units. Subject matter expertise in a cybersecurity domain. Demonstrated proficiency in addressing critical and complex cybersecurity challenges, providing expert-level support, and coordinating work efforts across teams and external vendors. Experience in developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant&rsquo;s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.</li></ul><p><b>
Desired Qualifications</b></p><p>
The ideal candidate demonstrates:</p><ul><li><b>
Growth Mindset: </b>Drive to continuously improve technical tradecraft.</li><li><b>
Proactive Attitude: </b>Proven track record of taking initiative to solve problems creatively and effectively.</li><li><b>
Cyber Knowledge:</b> Understanding of Cybersecurity principles and familiarity with common actors&rsquo; TTPs and common attack chains.</li><li><b>
Forensic Analysis Capability: </b>Expertise in Windows/Linux internals, file systems, and executable formats.</li><li><b>
Time Management: </b>Ability to handle multiple taskings in a fast-paced environment and act without causing undue delay.</li><li><b>
Analysis and Production:</b> Ability to analyze (static and dynamic) malware samples, URLS and mobile devices to uncover potential malicious or suspicious activity and document technical findings in a methodical, accurate and thorough format.</li><li><b>
Research: </b>Maintain the ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance.</li><li><b>
Communication:</b> Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li><b>
Customer Service: </b>Experience working with a diverse range of customers to assess needs, recommend solutions, and guide mitigation actions appropriately.</li></ul><p><b>
Working Conditions</b></p><ul><li>
This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
</li><li>The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>
Sedentary.</li></ul><p><b>
Security Clearance</b></p><ul><li>
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a <b>Secret</b> U.S. Government security clearance.</li><li>
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
 </b><b>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</b></p><p>
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:<br>
1. Be a U.S. citizen;<br>
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1324b(a)(3)(B);<br>
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or<br>
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).<br>
<br>
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.</p><p><b>
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE</b></p><p>
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA&rsquo;s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.</p><p><b>
ACCOMMODATIONS</b></p><p>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with &ldquo;Accommodation&rdquo; in the subject line.</p><p><b>
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE</b></p><p>
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference <b><i>AFTER </i></b>you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the &quot;Thank You&quot; page after you have submitted your job application.<br>
<br>
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans&rsquo; preference to be considered for all future veterans&rsquo; preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.</p><ul><li>
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans&rsquo; Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.</li><li>
Late applications for veterans&rsquo; preference will not be considered.</li><li>
Documentation to obtain veterans&rsquo; preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.</li><li>
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov.</li></ul><p><br>
An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran&rsquo;s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans&rsquo; preference.</p></div>

Sayres and Associates

<div><p>Sayres, a renowned leader in defense support services to the DOD in the shipbuilding industry, is currently seeking a skilled <b>Cybersecurity Analyst with Secret Clearance in Washington, DC.</b>
</p><p>Industry Certifications: Possess relevant certifications such as Network+, CISSP, CAP, or CEH.</p><p>
As a key member of our team, the Cybersecurity Analyst will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of shipboard and shore-based operational sites, laboratory/development environments, and land-based test sites in support of the United States Navy.</p><p>
Responsibilities:</p><p>
The Senior Cyber Analyst will be responsible for supporting the technical implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&amp;A) services, as well as supporting the Cybersecurity Acquisition process. They will conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments on Platform Information Technology (PIT) and PIT control systems (Industrial Control Systems) to identify and mitigate technical and non-technical vulnerabilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
RMF Package Development: Perform multiple roles in eMASS for RMF package development, providing inputs and maintaining RMF packages.</li><li>
Vulnerability Remediation: Collaborate with engineers to remediate existing vulnerabilities or develop mitigations to minimize risks.</li><li>
Policy Compliance: Implement and apply DoD, DoN, CNSS, and NIST policy, instruction, and requirements.</li><li>
Ad Hoc Data Calls: Participate in ad hoc cybersecurity data calls to support critical assessments.</li><li>
Security Compliance Evaluation: Conduct traditional security compliance evaluation activities on shipboard platforms.</li><li>
Understanding of the Program Protection Policy</li><li>
Experience with Cyber Table Tops</li></ul><p>
Additional Duties:</p><ul><li>
Network Mapping and Vulnerability Scanning: Familiarity with network mapping, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).</li><li>
Network Knowledge: Strong understanding of general networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, etc.).</li></ul><p>
Required:</p><ul><li>
BA or BS degree.</li><li>
Security+ certification.</li><li>
Experience as an ISSE or ISSM with relevant certifications.</li><li>
Industry Certifications: Possess relevant certifications such as Network+, CISSP, CAP, or CEH.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity performing vulnerability assessments. Experience and understanding of the NIST RMF.</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years' experience in cyber security issues at the subject matter expert level.</li><li>
Experience with Operating Systems such as RHEL, Unix, Windows, Cisco IOS.</li><li>
Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of government and industry professionals.</li><li>
USN Service Craft Experience: first-hand experience with USN Service Craft/Auxiliary Ships or Small Boats.</li><li>
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.</li><li>
Willingness to travel to support shipboard testing, BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical discipline.</li><li>
Experience in network mapping, vulnerability scanning, STIGs/SRGs.</li><li>
Experience scripting in VBA.</li></ul><p>
The position description represents a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet specific project needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.</p><p>
At Sayres, we offer an atmosphere conducive to realizing your potential through personal and professional development while exceeding customers' expectations. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued excellence in providing service to the Federal Government since 2001. We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services, including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence, and policy analysis.</p><p>
Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad. #CJ</p></div>

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

JFL Consulting

<div>Description:<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Title:</b> Senior Cyber Security Analyst</p><p><b>
Place of Performance:</b> Washington, DC 20392</p><p><b>
Mandatory Requirements:</b> Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)</p><p><b>
Experience Level:</b> Senior-Level (8+ years in cybersecurity, 3+ years in passive vulnerability analysis)</p><p><b>
About JFL Consulting</b></p><p>
With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community&rsquo;s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients.
</p><p>Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer&rsquo;s unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com</p><p><b>
What we offer:</b></p><ul><li>
Free on-site parking in Washington, DC</li><li>
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)</li><li>
Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability</li><li>
401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution</li><li>
Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)</li></ul><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p>
JFL Consulting, LLC is seeking a <b>Senior Cyber Security</b> <b>Analyst</b> to support critical cybersecurity operations within highly secure environments. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in detecting anomalies, analyzing complex systems, and strengthening network security for high-value missions.
</p><p>This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy deep technical work, problem-solving, and contributing to meaningful national security efforts within a collaborative, mission-driven team.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure the safe and proper functional operation of the toolkit and its components.</li><li>
Collect and document measures of performance per approved CONOPS.</li><li>
Analyze and document behaviors, characteristics, and attributes of a network&rsquo;s baseline activity within steady-state operations.</li><li>
Analyze and investigate potential anomalies or outliers from established baseline.</li><li>
Analyze and identify misconfigurations, faults, and vulnerabilities within the network&rsquo;s architecture, subcomponents, and utilized communication protocols.</li><li>
Determine root source of anomalies and extent of vulnerable findings for validation with system users and administrators.</li><li>
Document and report anomalies to appropriate channels for further investigation and notification.</li><li>
Document vulnerable findings and provide recommendations through appropriate channels that increase both security and operational capacity of the respective network.</li><li>
Recommend improvements to current operations for potential incorporation into the overall program.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incident response, system hardening, and policy development as needed.</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned</li></ul>
Requirements:<p></p><p><b><br>
Education</b> <b>and Certifications</b>:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li>
A master's degree is a plus.</li><li>
Must hold an IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC).</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
CSSP Analyst certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH).</li><li>
Advanced certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or similar.</li></ul><p><b>
Technical Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community networks
</li><li>Practical experience with firewalls, network TAPs, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other network defense technologies</li><li>
Adept in evaluating network protocols utilizing network analyzers, such as Wireshark, Tshark, and tcpdump</li><li>
Experienced in analyzing network datasets, including Zeek and firewall logs, to support threat hunting and security investigations.</li><li>
Experienced in leveraging data analysis platforms, such as Splunk, Kibana, and Arkime, to detect and analyze anomalous network activity</li><li>
Proficient in triaging Suricata alerts, tuning rules, and creating custom detections.</li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge:</b></p><ul><li>
In-depth understanding of network vulnerabilities and misconfigurations</li><li>
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, adversary techniques, and detection/response strategies</li><li>
Experience working within the framework of a CONOPS or similar operational document</li><li>
Awareness of DoD cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, CMMC, NIST 800-53) and their application in secure system design and monitoring.</li><li>
Knowledge of common enterprise network architectures and defense mechanisms</li><li>
Experienced in analyzing TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, SMB, and RDP protocols to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and indicators of malicious activity.</li></ul><p><b>
Soft Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Strong analytical and investigative mindset</li><li>
Excellent documentation and reporting skills</li><li>
Effective communicator with ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>
Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team</li></ul><p><b>
JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p><p>
We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.</p></div>

Sr. Cyber Analyst - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

Guidehouse

<div><p>Job Family:</p>
Cyber Consulting<p><br>
Travel Required:</p>
Up to 10%<p><br>
Clearance Required:</p>
Active Secret<p>
What You Will Do:</p><ul><li>
Apply fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts to tasks and projects.</li><li>
Assess and implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) guidelines, standards, and best practices for cyber security and risk management to strengthen an organizations security posture.</li><li>
Review disaster recovery capabilities (backups), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Web Application Firewall (WAF), application whitelisting, host-based firewalls, etc. to provide continuous monitoring of end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats.</li><li>
Understand of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) requirements, standards, and guidelines governing security within the Federal Government (e.g., NIST publications, FISMA, and OMB memoranda) and aligning IT with business objectives to effectively manage risk.</li><li>
Apply NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, Assessment and Authorization processes, POA&amp;M management, and System Security Plan, FedRAMP, and SOC 2</li><li>
Perform cybersecurity risk management, research and development, and leading practices.</li><li>
Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in cybersecurity.</li><li>
Develop strategies, roadmaps, assessments, and policies.</li><li>
Perform password auditing, network and web vulnerability scanning, virus management and intrusion detection.</li><li>
Monitor change management documentation to identify potential impacts to previous, current, and future security testing.</li><li>
Author risk narratives to communicate key risks to government CISO and security auditors.</li><li>
Support risk audits and assessments, provide recommendations for application design.</li><li>
Work with solution architects for security requirements on network architecture</li></ul><p><br>
What You Will Need:</p><ul><li>
Minimum THREE (3) years of experience in Cyber Security/ Information Assurance.</li><li>
Bachelors Degree</li><li>
Experience applying fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts to tasks and projects.</li><li>
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED DOD or Federal Secret Clearance</li><li>
Cyber certification - CISM, CISSP, or Security+</li><li>
Ability to work full time on site in Washington DC</li></ul><p>
What Would Be Nice To Have:</p><ul><li>
Experience working with networking, storage, intrusion detection/prevention systems, routers, switches, firewalls, logging, physical security systems, server, and workstation security configuration.</li><li>
Experienced with performing risk assessments on cloud computing platforms i.e., AWS, Google, Azure.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and working in challenging situations.</li><li>
Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrates leadership role with the client and fellow team members.</li><li>
Strong client leadership skills and ability to recognize opportunities for improvement to existing or future capabilities.</li><li>
Ability to lead teams to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines.</li><li>
Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated.</li><li>
HVA Assessment Qualification</li></ul><p>
#LI-DNI</p>
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.<p><br>
What We Offer:</p><p>
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.</p><p>
Benefits include:</p><ul><li><p>
Medical, Rx, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Personal and Family Sick Time &amp; Company Paid Holidays</p></li><li><p>
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus</p></li><li><p>
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance</p></li><li><p>
401(k) Retirement Plan</p></li><li><p>
Basic Life &amp; Supplemental Life</p></li><li><p>
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</p></li><li><p>
Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</p></li><li><p>
Student Loan PayDown</p></li><li><p>
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development &amp; Learning Opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Skills Development &amp; Certifications</p></li><li><p>
Employee Referral Program</p></li><li><p>
Corporate Sponsored Events &amp; Community Outreach</p></li><li><p>
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program</p></li><li><p>
Mobility Stipend</p></li></ul><p>
About Guidehouse</p><p>
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer&ndash;Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</p><p>
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.</p><p>
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.</p><p>
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.</p><p>
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse&rsquo;s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant&rsquo;s dealings with unauthorized third parties.</p><p>
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.</p></div>

Senior Cyber Consultant - ISSO/ISSM

BigBear.ai

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
Ask Sage (BigBearAI Company)</b> is the leading Generative AI platform that augments the velocity of government and commercial teams with dozens of use cases from coding to cybersecurity to acquisition to data analysis and much more. Our FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, IL6 and Top Secret accredited cutting-edge technology enables teams to focus on strategic initiatives while we take care of the heavy lifting. We are seeking a highly experienced <b>Subject Matter Expert (SME)</b> in secure, hardened Generative AI to serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, leveraging deep expertise in the Generative AI landscape and the Ask Sage platform to drive mission-critical AI adoption and innovation. <b>The Subject Matter Expert &ndash; GenAI</b> serves as the authoritative voice on all matters related to the secure deployment, configuration, and optimization of Generative AI solutions within the customer&rsquo;s operational environment. The ideal candidate will possess an intimate understanding of the Generative AI field, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI architectures, and secure AI governance frameworks. This individual must demonstrate hands-on proficiency with the Ask Sage platform and possess the ability to develop and deliver
</div>What you will do:
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert on secure, hardened Generative AI for the customer, providing authoritative guidance on AI strategy, architecture, policy, and implementation aligned with the customer&rsquo;s mission objectives.</li><li>
Conduct comprehensive assessments of business processes, workflows, and mission requirements to identify high-impact opportunities where the Ask Sage platform can deliver measurable value and operational efficiencies.</li><li>
Provide expert-level training, workshops, and briefings to customer leadership, technical teams, and end users on Generative AI concepts, secure AI best practices, and effective utilization of the Ask Sage platform.</li><li>
Architect, develop, and demonstrate advanced Generative AI Agents, plugins, and automated workflows using Python, Claude Code, OpenClaw, and related frameworks within the Ask Sage ecosystem.</li><li>
Advise on and enforce security hardening practices for all Generative AI deployments, ensuring compliance with customer cybersecurity policies and all applicable federal security standards.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging Generative AI models, tools, and techniques, including but not limited to large language models, multimodal AI, and agentic frameworks, and provide actionable recommendations for secure integration into various customer environments.</li><li>
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution architectures, security plans, standard operating procedures, and best practice guides tailored to the customer&rsquo;s unique operational and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, IT operations, data science, and mission stakeholders, to integrate Generative AI solutions into existing systems and infrastructure securely and effectively.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison between the customer and Ask Sage engineering teams, translating customer requirements into technical specifications and ensuring delivered solutions meet and exceed expectations.</li><li>
Stay at the forefront of the Generative AI field, continuously monitoring advancements in AI safety, alignment, prompt engineering, secure coding practices, and government AI policy to maintain subject matter authority.</li><li>
Implement best practices for code quality, security (including strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, data exfiltration, and model manipulation), and performance optimization across all AI solutions.</li><li>
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with an unwavering focus on security, data privacy, and compliance with all relevant customer&rsquo;s data handling requirements.</li></ul>
What you need to have:
<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in software engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline; at least 2 years of focused experience in Generative AI technologies and secure AI deployment preferred.</li><li><b>
Clearance: Top Secret clearance required</b></li><li>
Demonstrated deep expertise in the Generative AI landscape, including large language models (e.g., Claude, GPT-series, open-source models), prompt engineering, RAG architectures, fine-tuning, and agentic AI frameworks.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with the Ask Sage platform, including the development of Agents, plugins, and automated workflows within the Ask Sage ecosystem is preferred.</li><li>
Proficiency in coding with Python and practical experience utilizing Claude Code and OpenClaw technologies to build, test, and deploy secure AI solutions.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including but not limited to FedRAMP High.</li><li>
Ability to communicate complex Generative AI concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government leadership.</li><li>
Strong project management skills with the ability to own initiative execution from start to finish, adapting to evolving customer needs and mission priorities.</li><li>
Must have the ability to work from the customer location on an as-needed basis, up to and including daily, with a willingness to travel as needed to meet customer and mission objectives.</li></ul>
What we'd like you to have:
<ul><li>Experience working within or supporting government customers or defense industrial base environments is preferred.</li></ul>
About BigBear.ai:
<div>
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai&rsquo;s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.</div><div></div><div><br>
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div><div></div>

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