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.
www.PingWind.com
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.
