Security Incident & Risk Management Specialist (Mid)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Security Incident & Risk Mgmt. Specialist (Mid) - 100% Onsite

Location: Landover, MD

About iWorks:

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Profit Sharing; Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position:

iWorks is seeking a Security Incident & Risk Management Specialist to support security incident response, risk management activities, and security program operations. The successful candidate will assess risks, support investigations, track security incidents, develop mitigation strategies, and help strengthen organizational security posture.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: 88k-98k - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Support security incident management and response activities.
2. Conduct risk assessments and security reviews.
3. Analyze incidents and identify root causes or trends.
4. Develop mitigation recommendations and corrective action plans.
5. Prepare reports, briefings, and risk management documentation.
6. Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve security issues.
7. Track incident remediation efforts and risk reduction initiatives.
8. Support compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
9. Contribute to continuous improvement of security programs and processes.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in security operations, risk management, investigations, incident management, personnel security, or related security disciplines.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and security reviews.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense security programs.
• Experience developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks and best practices.

Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS : FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.