1533 - Security Specialist

Sigma Defense is seeking a Security Specialist with strong knowledge of applicable security discipline principles, practices, and procedures to join our team in Fayetteville, NC.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security discipline principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of the Information, Personnel, and Industrial security programs.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Technical degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Science or related field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.

Essential Job Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)

• Must complete applicable discipline Certification (e.g. DISCO certification for Infosec Security Specialist) within 1 year of assuming duties.
• Identify and resolve highly complex issues to prevent cyber attacks on information systems and to keep computer information systems secure from interruption of service, intellectual property theft, network viruses, data mining, financial theft, and theft of sensitive customer data, allowing business to continue as normal.
• Design, install, and manage security mechanisms that protect networks and information systems against hackers, breaches, viruses, and spyware.
• Respond to incidents, investigates violations, and recommend enhancements to plug potential security gaps.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, analyze crime, and recommend appropriate courses of action to prevent or eliminate threats.
• Compile data and analyze results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources.
• Coordinate any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job certifications with applicable entities.
• Provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $155,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary