Cloud & Cyber Security Program Protection Specialist

Job Description

Company: Executive Human Resource Service

Location: Springfield, US

Cloud & Cyber Security Program Protection Specialist – TECH#735

Position: Cloud & Cyber Security Program Protection Specialist

Job Category: Cloud & Cyber Security

Industry: Information Technology (IT)

Location: Springfield, VA (Relocation Expense Provided)

Salary: $100K – $180K – Based on Experience

Benefits: Full Benefits

Qualifications: Although individuals are encouraged to apply, the ideal candidate with the following experience will only be considered.

Requirements for Security Program Protection Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Security Management, or a related discipline

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience supporting Information Security, Program Protection, Research Security, or National Security programs

Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and implementing security programs supporting Research & Development organizations

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Engineering, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, National Security, or related field

Experience supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

Experience supporting Intelligence Community research organizations

Experience protecting emerging cloud technologies and advanced cyber capabilities

Professional security certifications such as:

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)

Security Program Integration Professional Certificate (SPIPC)

Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)

CISSP

CISM

Security+

Research & Technology Protection (RTP)

Program Protection Planning (PPP)

Security Risk Management

Security Classification Management

Critical Program Information (CPI)

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Experience conducting enterprise security risk assessments for advanced research initiatives

Experience protecting classified and sensitive government technologies throughout the acquisition and development lifecycle

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles supporting classified cloud and hybrid computing environments

Experience supporting security compliance within Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations

Ability to prepare technical security documentation, assessments, reports, and executive briefings

Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, engineers, researchers, intelligence professionals, and government customers

Working Knowledge of:

DoDI 5200.01 Information Security Program

DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Intelligence Community (IC) Markings Guide

DoDI 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents

DoDI 5200.39 Critical Program Information (CPI)

DoDI 5000.83 Technology and Program Protection

DoD Technology and Program Protection Guidebook

Export Control Regulations

ITAR/EAR Compliance

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Security Classification Guidance Development

Industrial Security

Counter-intelligence Awareness

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance**

SCI Eligibility Required**

Willingness to successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph

Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States

Skills and Abilities Required for Security Program Protection Specialist:

Technical Skills:

Cloud Security

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Program Protection Planning (PPP)

Research & Technology Protection (RTP)

Information Assurance

Security Classification Management

Security Risk Assessments

Critical Program Information (CPI)

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Threat Intelligence Analysis

Vulnerability Assessments

Technology Protection

Security Architecture

Counter-intelligence Support

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Supply Chain Risk Management

Export Control Compliance

ITAR/EAR Compliance

Business Intelligence (BI)

Social Network Analysis

Security Documentation Development

Intelligence Community Security Policies

Classified Information Handling

Program Security Management

Cloud Risk Assessments

Career Opportunity: Executive Human Resource Service is a leading provider of human resource solutions to organizations of all sizes. We specialize in providing customized Executive Staffing, and Recruiting, Services to help businesses achieve their goals and objectives. We are privileged to present an exciting opportunity with a technology solutions company specializing in high-end security solutions for large-scale enterprises. Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud & Cyber Security Program Protection Specialist to support highly sensitive Research & Development (R&D) initiatives focused on protecting critical national security technologies, classified information, and emerging capabilities throughout the entire program lifecycle.

Career Opportunity For Security Program Protection Specialist: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud & Cyber Security Program Protection Specialist to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud and cyber security, as well as experience in program protection and risk management. This is a full-time, permanent position with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an elite security organization supporting some of the nation’s most advanced research and technology development programs. The selected individual will have the opportunity to influence the protection of next-generation technologies while partnering with senior government leaders, researchers, engineers, intelligence professionals, and acquisition teams.

This highly visible position serves as a trusted security advisor responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies that protect classified, controlled unclassified, and proprietary information from concept development through operational transition. The successful candidate will work closely with research teams, engineering organizations, intelligence partners, and government stakeholders to identify security risks, assess vulnerabilities, establish classification guidance, and implement program protection strategies that safeguard mission-critical technologies.

This role requires a strategic security professional with extensive experience in Program Protection Planning (PPP), Research & Technology Protection (RTP), Information Security, Counterintelligence awareness, and Risk Management within highly classified government environments.

Develop and implement cloud and cyber security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization’s data and systems

Monitor and assess the organization’s cloud and cyber security posture, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies

Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data and systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure cloud-based solutions and services

Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in cloud and cyber security, and make recommendations for continuous improvement – Provide training and support to employees on security awareness and best practices

Participate in incident response and resolution efforts, including conducting forensic investigations and implementing remediation plans.

If you are passionate about protecting national security assets, mitigating cyber and program risks, and ensuring the secure development of innovative technologies, this position offers an exciting and rewarding career path with significant impact across defense and intelligence missions.

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