Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: SBG Corporate Office - Alexandria, VA 22314Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: CybersecuritySBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers IT Governance, Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security innovation to federal and commercial clients nationwide.
Overview
The Cybersecurity Specialist ensures all applications meet FedRAMP High security and compliance requirements throughout the assessment and onboarding process for DSS Health Cloud, a FedRAMP High authorized healthcare-focused platform hosted in an AWS Government enclave environment. This role supports Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and government applications by identifying security gaps, supporting authorization documentation, and validating alignment with applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks.
The Cybersecurity Specialist will:
Assesses application security posture, including logging, auditing, and control implementation, against FedRAMP High baseline requirements
Supports Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation efforts and compliance readiness activities for applications undergoing onboarding assessment
Identifies cybersecurity gaps across assessed applications and recommends prioritized remediation actions with supporting rationale
Evaluates application and environment alignment with Zero Trust architecture principles and continuous monitoring requirements
Supports development of System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) inputs, and related security authorization artifacts
Applies Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes to security assessment activities and documents findings in accordance with NIST guidelines
Reviews identity, access control, and encryption implementations to verify compliance with applicable standards and FedRAMP controls
Conducts vulnerability management reviews and evaluates continuous monitoring capabilities for onboarding candidates
Collaborates with cloud architects, program managers, and ISV technical teams to communicate security findings and guide remediation planning
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned by management in support of SBG Technology Solutions contract objectives
Travel requirements: occasional travel as required by project needs (estimated up to 10% per year)
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to pass a Federal background check
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Security and Privacy Duties and Responsibilities
Individuals working for SBG Technology Solutions, Inc, a DSS, Inc. will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.
The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.
QualificationsRequired Skills:
In-depth knowledge of FedRAMP High security controls and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
Proficiency in security architecture review and cloud security engineering within AWS or comparable government cloud environments
Experience conducting vulnerability management assessments and evaluating continuous monitoring programs
Working knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), encryption standards, and access control frameworks
Ability to develop and review authorization documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment reports
Strong analytical and written communication skills; able to document and present security findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Capable of managing concurrent assessment workstreams and delivering findings within defined project timelines
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with HIPAA Security Rule requirements and healthcare application security considerations
Experience with AWS security tooling (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config)
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) methodologies
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
A combination of education and experience will be considered (2 years of relevant experience equivalent to 1 year in a degree program)
Desired: Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field
Certification(s), Licenses:
Desired:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent federal baseline certification
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Years of experience in a similar role:
Required: 8+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal or regulated environments, with demonstrated engagement in FedRAMP or RMF processes
Desired: 10+ years of cybersecurity experience including direct responsibility for ATO support or FedRAMP authorization activities
Physical Demands:
Standing
5% per day
Sitting
90% per day
Walking
5% per day
Stooping
Minimal
Lifting
Up to 10 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)
Computer Work
85% per day
Telephone Work
15% per day
Reading
20% per day
Other, please specify
Travel unassisted up to ___% per year, via common carrier and/or personal automobile.
SBGTS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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