IT Security Lead

IT/Security Lead

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Job Summary

B&A is looking for a IT/Security Lead to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking an IT/Security Lead to oversee and manage cybersecurity initiatives and ensure the security of IT systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, information assurance, and vulnerability management, as well as experience leading security programs of similar scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and manage Security Authorization and Assessment packages to support organizational security requirements.
• Oversee and manage Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), ensuring timely remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, providing recommendations for risk mitigation and system improvements.
• Review and analyze vulnerability scans, identifying threats and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Research and evaluate software and technologies for potential security vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for secure implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system security compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, proactively addressing potential risks.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a program lead in a program of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Information Security (Cybersecurity or Information Assurance), with demonstrated expertise in:
  • Developing, maintaining, and managing Security Authorization and Assessment packages.
  • Developing and managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Conducting research and providing review recommendations on software and technologies for security vulnerabilities.
  • Reviewing vulnerability scans and implementing mitigation techniques

Desired Skills

• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+).
• Experience working with federal security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, RMF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop security strategies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Security Clearance

• Active Top-Secret clearance

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

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B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.