RDENET Cybersecurity Specialist*

Location : Adelphi, MD

Required   Clearance : Top Secret

Certifications : IAM ll Level

Required   Education : Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Required   Experience : Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on network security and incident response

Position   Description

PingWind is seeking a Senior STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) Compliance Specialist who is responsible for leading efforts to ensure the organization's IT systems and applications adhere to Department of Defense (DoD) security standards. This role involves conducting advanced compliance assessments, implementing complex security controls, and providing strategic guidance on maintaining STIG compliance. The Senior STIG Compliance Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the organization’s security posture and ensuring ongoing compliance with federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

· Monitor RDENET for security incidents and threats using advanced security tools and technologies.

· Respond to cybersecurity incidents, including identification, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.

· Conduct root cause analysis and document incident findings and lessons learned.

· Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of RDENET systems and applications.

· Identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities and work with IT teams to implement remediation plans.

· Ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner to minimize security risks.

· Implement and maintain security controls to protect RDENET assets, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection.

· Analyze security data and logs to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.

· Generate and review security reports to provide insights into the security posture of RDENET.

· Strong knowledge of RDENET architecture and cybersecurity best practices.

· Experience with security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

· Top Secret

· IAM II Level

Desired Qualifications

· Master’s Degree

  About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. 

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.