Risk Management (Information Security) Specialist - San Antonio TX (Onsite)

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training. Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible. Yakshna Solutions, Inc ., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services. YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance. YSI is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to provide operational cybersecurity support to ensure continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and enforcement of security controls across the PTT cybersecurity environment. This role is responsible for daily security operations, including SIEM log analysis, system monitoring, and implementation of security measures to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. The Information Security Specialist supports incident response, assists with system security assessments, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Job Responsibilities Performs daily cross-system monitoring and analysis of security logs using SIEM tools to identify anomalous activity and ensure continuous visibility into system security posture. Supports incident response activities by assisting in investigation, documentation, and remediation efforts, and operates cybersecurity tools such as HBSS and ACAS to monitor, detect, and report vulnerabilities. The specialist conducts vulnerability assessments, supports scan execution, implements STIG fixes, and identifies security risks while recommending mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity. Supports system onboarding and security control assessments by assisting in evidence collection and validation activities, and contributes to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. Enforces system security configurations, manages user access and privileged accounts, and supports cybersecurity awareness and compliance initiatives across the program. Participates in post-incident analysis, supports compliance assessments such as Blue Team activities, and assists in maintaining documentation, reports, and vendor risk management artifacts to ensure ongoing audit readiness. Required skills and experience Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience Experience in security monitoring and vulnerability management Familiarity with SIEM tools, ACAS, and STIG implementation Exposure to DoD or regulated cybersecurity environments Security+, CySA+, or equivalent Clearance: Active Secret YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yakshna Solutions, Inc.