Information Security Risk Specialist The Opportunity:
Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.
As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll assist military leaders with discovering their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan. You’ll gather technical and personnel details from subject matter experts and system engineers to help with the assessment of the entire threat landscape. You’ll learn how to guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones and help to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure and mission critical systems.
This is your opportunity to build experience in a strategic information security role while developing skills in the cybersecurity risk management field. Work with us as we protect our military's communications systems and our nation's cyber infrastructure.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience supporting cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, or incident response in an internship, fellowship, academic project, or extracurricular activity
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, information security concepts, and risk management fundamentals
Ability to analyze technical and non-technical information, document findings, and communicate recommendations in written and verbal formats
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Risk Management by Winter 2026
Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire date
Nice If You Have:
Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability management, security operations, DevSecOps, incident response, or cyber defense exercises
Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CIS Controls, or other industry security frameworks
Ability to perform risk analysis, evaluate security controls, and support compliance documentation activities
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field
Cybersecurity Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Red Hat Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
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