Senior Information Security Specialist

Tygart is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to support a DOJ office in Clarksburg, WV. This position supports the continuous assessment and improvement of information system security throughout the full system lifecycle. The ideal candidate must possess a current a Top-Secret clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of information systems to ensure that the management, operational, personnel, and technical controls are functioning effectively during all phases of the system lifecycle
• Identifying and evaluating technical and operational security risks, threats, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities associated with information systems
• Information system compliance with government standards and industry best practices, including:
• NIST OWASP Common Criteria DISA SANS Institute

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance (required).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Information Security
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experien with Information security practices within the federal and/or state governments
• Experience utilizing Splunk for audit log review and system alerting
• Previous hands-on technical experience in Networking System Administration Development
• Strong understanding of security controls, system lifecycle management, and vulnerability management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)

Why Join Tygart Technology? At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission-critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.

Tygart Technology, Inc. is a premier professional services and software development organization providing a broad range of Information Technology (IT) services to public and commercial sector customers. Founded in 1992, Tygart's customer first mind set and agile development methodology have led to our continued success. Tygart supports the Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence Community, Federal Election Commission, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and various other Federal and State organizations and maintains offices in West Virginia and Northern Virginia.

Tygart Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are respected and their contributions are valued.

For information on Tygart and our career openings, please visit http://www.tygart.com/careers/.