Job Description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Professional / Architect
SIN 54151HACS Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS)
Location : USA CONUS/OCONUS (as required)

Primary Location (Typical Base):

• City : Washington, D.C.
• State : District of Columbia (DC)

     Other Possible Locations (based on agency and mission):

• Maryland (MD) – for agencies like NSA, NIH, and DHS (especially in Montgomery or Prince George's County)
• Virginia (VA) – especially Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria) due to proximity to federal cyber hubs
• Remote/Telework – Many HACS roles are allowed hybrid/remote options unless physical access to secure systems or SCIF is required

Clearance : Must be eligible for or hold a current U.S. Government security clearance
Employment Type : Full-time / Contract-based

Position Summary:
The Cybersecurity Professional/Architect will lead and execute advanced cybersecurity initiatives in alignment with the GSA’s Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN 54151HACS. The role involves proactive and reactive cybersecurity operations across a range of services, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response, Cyber Hunt, Security Architecture Reviews, and Zero Trust implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk and vulnerability assessments (RVAs), penetration tests, and High-Value Asset (HVA) security assessments.
• Architect and implement secure systems based on RMF (NIST SP 800-37) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA per NIST SP 800-207).
• Provide incident response support including threat containment, mitigation, and forensics.
• Design and operate Security Operations Center (SOC) functions such as 24x7 monitoring, log analysis, and intrusion detection/prevention.
• Conduct phishing, wireless, web application, operating system, and database assessments.
• Deliver security architecture reviews aligned with NIST 800-160 and Federal IT Modernization standards.
• Develop and update system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring strategies per NIST SP 800-53 and 800-137.
• Support audit preparation and security control testing based on NIST SP 800-171 and SP 800-115.
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders on cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and technology implementation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity operations.
• Strong understanding of Federal cybersecurity policies and regulations (e.g., FISMA, OMB M-19-03, CNAP).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Nessus, Wireshark, Splunk, Metasploit, and FireEye.
• Deep familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-171, RMF, and ZTA.
• Experience in incident response and recovery under NIST SP 800-61 and 800-86.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and evaluating HVA assessments and IHEM programs.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, cloud security, network architecture, and endpoint protection.
• Must have capability  
  • questions on Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA),
  • Security Architecture Review (SAR),
  • Systems Security Engineering (SSE),
  • Penetration Testing.
  • Cyber Hunt, Incident Response (IR), or Incident Handling and Event Management (IHEM).
• Five SIN Subgroup areas as below must have understanding , experience
  1. High value Asset (HVA) Assessments
  2. Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
  3. Cyber Hunt
  4. Incident Response
  5. Penetration Testing

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• One or more of the following certifications preferred:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
  • GIAC Certifications (e.g., GCIH, GPEN)
  • CompTIA Security+, CASP+

Desired Attributes:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and handle classified information.
• Adaptable to rapid changes in threat landscapes and federal directives.
• Familiar with NICE Framework work roles and competencies.
• Ability to present technical solutions during oral technical evaluations with federal evaluators.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote job,

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