Cybersecurity Specialist (Navy) - Arlington, VA

Position Description

If you love being at the forefront of the industry supporting our U.S Navy Shipbuilding, Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Cybersecurity Specialist (Navy), you will be on a dynamic team at our Arlington, VA location, where you will support the efforts to design, integrate, and test the myriad of IT systems being installed aboard the vessel. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco is part of a ship building program to support the customer’s program office in the design, construction, and test of the U.S. Navy’s Fast Frigate warship. 

In this role, you will:

• Review and analyze technical documentation to ensure network architecture solutions are in accordance with guidelines for the ashore platform baseline
• Recommend network architecture changes to bridge gaps or adjust to evolving cybersecurity policy and standards.
• Participate in working groups to review and document system software vulnerabilities.
• Identify software deficiencies and recommend mitigation solutions.
• Work within a peer group of technical staff to periodically review requirements documents, technical plans, results, and work products.
• Provide support for the risk management program, including facilitation of risk board meetings and assessments.
• Participate in inspections of all IT systems after installation aboard the platform.
• Draft applicable inspection reports that note discrepancies against approved build specs and PARM system requirements.
• Provide support during the cybersecurity test & evaluation of developmental & operational tests of FFG 62 and ships that follow.
• Work within the team to prepare formal briefings to the U.S. Government staff and project sponsors.
• Participate in technical discussions at program review sessions in accordance with direct taskings.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain an active DoD Security clearance (Secret).  Preference will be given to candidates that have a current security clearance. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering equivalent or related technical field preferred.
  • An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 year of experience
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and technical report writing skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today!

Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America’s Navy. Join the Serco team today!

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Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.