Mid-Level Cyber Security Specialist (Top Secret Clearance Required)

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We're an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built!

RP Professional Services is seeking a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Specialist to support and advise security professionals on emerging cyber threats, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance standards within the Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in classified and unclassified systems, insider threat tools, user activity monitoring (UAM), and cyber threat intelligence. This role requires expertise in offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, network security frameworks, and collaboration across government organizations to enhance cybersecurity posture and threat detection capabilities.

This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to RP Professional Services.

Requirements:

• Advise security professionals on emerging cyber threats, risk mitigation strategies, and industry regulations.
• Support DoD Intelligence Community operations with expertise in cybersecurity threat management.
• Apply classified and unclassified system knowledge to facilitate security standards and compliance.
• Assist non-IT professionals in understanding Department of Defense network standards for effective insider threat tool deployment.
• Coordinate with cyber threat intelligence teams to develop strategic threat assessments and response plans.
• Promote and implement technical solutions that support mission-critical cybersecurity objectives.
• Conduct user activity monitoring (UAM) and cybersecurity evaluations to detect anomalous behaviors and insider threats.
• Assess and advise on both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies within DoD and Intelligence frameworks.
• Utilize expertise in at least one of the following cybersecurity domains:
• Risk/Vulnerability/Threat Assessments
• Cloud Security
• Security Operations
• Firewall (FW), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Configuration
• Penetration Testing
• Forensics
• Threat Intelligence
• Threat Hunting
• Maintain awareness of state, local, and federal cybersecurity developments, standards, frameworks, and regulations and their impact on operations.
• Support counterintelligence, insider threat, and law enforcement investigations through cybersecurity expertise.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience advising security professionals on emerging cyber threats.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience working within the DoD Intelligence Community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD/IC computer systems, protections, and cybersecurity threats.
• Experience advising non-IT professionals on DoD network standards for insider threat tools.
• Strong coordination skills for collaborating across organizations and implementing cybersecurity solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Knowledge of user activity monitoring (UAM) software and processes.
• Expertise in DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks and regulations.
• Strong background in counterintelligence and insider threat investigations.
• Experience working across government security agencies, military cybersecurity teams, and intelligence divisions.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, skill sets, equity, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

• Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting

• Company paid STD and LTD

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Competitive PTO package

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.