Cybersecurity Specialist

Overview

Cybersecurity Specialist (EDOS-2026-25612):

Bowhead is seeking a skilled full-time Cybersecurity Analyst to be responsible for ensuring GWS fleet and land-based configurations are assessed and authorized with respect to Department of Defense (DOD) Cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

The GWS Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for ensuring GWS fleet and land-based configurations are assessed and authorized with respect to Department of Defense (DOD) Cybersecurity policies.

• Manage approvals in accordance with the Risk Management Framework process.

• Research the system architectures; develop cybersecurity documentation per the prescribed templates; document compliance or non-compliance with cybersecurity requirements; assess the risk of deficiencies; develop plans of action and milestones for corrective measures; and make recommendations to the authorizing authorities.

• Perform security assessments using DoD provided tools; report results to the cybersecurity system engineer; and develop strategies to mitigate discrepancies.

• Perform detailed package reviews by following the appropriate RMF Checklist/SOP prior to package submission.

• Support Use Case and Administrative Change Requests throughout the system lifecycle.

• Track system updates and ensure Cybersecurity assessments and vulnerability scans are performed on schedule.

• Develop RMF package submission schedules, track progress, and communicate status to leadership.

• Coordinate with cybersecurity system engineers, system administrators, network engineers, and Validators to perform security testing (cybersecurity requirements, security control assessment procedures, STIG assessments, and vulnerability assessment scans).

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and repeatability of RMF package submissions.

• Ensures, where possible, that an automated approach is implemented.

• Supports an agile and iterative approach to development, test, build, and release.

• Ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems.

• Closely support and interact with the cybersecurity system engineers, system administrators, network engineers, system engineers, and system developers.

Qualifications

• DoDM 8140.03 certified, (any IAT level 2 certification will meet requirement)

• Eight plus (8+) years of professional experience as a Cybersecurity Specialist with a specialization in cross domain solution implementation.

• Experience to include computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies experience.

• Knowledge of conducting application vulnerability scans using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tools, revising artifacts, applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and is proficient with eMASS/eMASSter.

• Must have general understanding of Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) by applying system scans and addressing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security / information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

• Knowledge and experience in gun weapon systems is a plus

• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth & concept of zero trust).

• Experience working with Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications.

• Experience working with network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.

• Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.

• Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Visio for creating network boundary diagrams

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25612

Category Cybersecurity/Information Security

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%