Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist - TS/SCI

• Provide senior cybersecurity consulting services, in developing and implementing a the Department-of the Air Force (DAF) cybersecurity program.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for managing cybersecurity risks.
• Apply expert understanding of Federal (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] and Office of Management and Budget [OMB], and Department of Defense [DoD]) regulatory and statutory cybersecurity requirements to include Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM).
• Communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally.
• Work with DAF civilian, military, and contractor personnel to design, implement, maintain and protect DAF systems and data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree or 4+ years of relevant experience will be accepted as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• At least five (5) years of cybersecurity experience in a senior technical or management role.
• Possess an active Certified Information Security Manager [CISM], Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], GIAC Security Leadership Certificate [GSLC], and EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) cybersecurity certification
• Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligible.
• Experience working at strategic organizational level
• Experience interacting with senior civilian and / or military executives.
• Expert understanding of NIST 800 series standards/guidelines and cybersecurity best practices.
• Expert communication/presentation skills briefing senior military and government civilian leadership.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Project management experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with DoD HQ Staff personnel. DAF (Pentagon) experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in cybersecurity risk management role such as an information system security manager, security control assessor (Federal Government role) or security control assessor representative (contractor).
• Advanced Degree.

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions 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.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.