Are you looking to take the next step in your IT Career as a Cybersecurity Specialist? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team. The Cybersecurity Specialist will work in a collaborative unified team environment to monitor, evaluate, and manage the risk posture of systems’ authorization boundary to safeguard information systems by leveraging robust understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position will involve working closely with the organization’s IT teams to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security control assessments, perform risk analysis and assessments, develop security strategies for mitigating and resolving findings, provide cybersecurity compliance guidance to IT teams and ensure systems remain compliant with federal standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Senior Cybersecurity support managing Authorization Packages (AP) to include: Privacy Analysis, System Categorizations, Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System Security Plan (SSP), and general Assessment and Authorization (A&A) oversight to obtain or maintain a system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Focal point for enterprise SSPs managing the security posture by supporting Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officials (ISSO) with RMF responsibilities
• Develop and maintain accurate and effective Plans of Action & Milestone (POA&Ms) as part of continuous monitoring for implementing cybersecurity improvements
• Collaborate with Information System Administrators (ISA) and various Engineering teams to integrate security measures into new and existing information systems and major applications
• Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve security posture

Qualifications:

• Experience with IT projects in a traditional waterfall or Agile framework  
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a  plus.
• Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA and FIPS  
• Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards 
• Experience with Security Control Audits  
• Proficient with MS Office

• Must be within driving distance of Huntsville, Alabama, and willing to work onsite
• Must hold an active Public Trust Clearance or above
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO:

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers