• Computer Security System Specialist Level 3

    Competitive Range Solutions, LLC (Fort Meade, MD)


    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 3 to 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 inElectrical 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.