Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Viasat Government

. Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response support, security control implementation, and cybersecurity compliance activities .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeHanscom • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $117,600 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity compliance, and vulnerability management, with a strong ability to advise senior leadership on cyber risk. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field and possesses an active TS/SCI clearance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Management Framework (RMF)NIST 800-53Vulnerability ManagementCybersecurity ComplianceActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityIncident Response SupportSecurity Control ImplementationRisk AssessmentsSecurity Documentation

Soft Skills

Advising Leadership

Tools & Technologies

STIG Implementation

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPSecurity+ CECASP+CISMCCSPCAPGIAC GSECGIAC GCIA

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseAir Force Cybersecurity Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response support, security control implementation, and cybersecurity compliance activities
Develop accreditation packages, security documentation, plans of action and milestones, and risk assessments
Advise leadership on cybersecurity posture
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Air Force cybersecurity requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline
10+ years of cybersecurity experience
Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIG implementation, and vulnerability management
Ability and proven experience advising senior leadership on cyber risk and compliance
Active TS/SCI clearance
Professional certifications in CISSP, Security+ CE, CASP+, CISM, CCSP, CAP, GIAC GSEC, and GIAC GCIA are preferred