Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

VMD Corp

. Deliver security and compliance expertise and leadership across multiple IT projects, programs, and initiatives .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment, compliance leadership, and the development of procedural documentation aligned with NIST requirements. Capable of effectively communicating cybersecurity risks and compliance status to executives while managing multiple priorities and fostering strong customer relationships.

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Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentCompliance LeadershipCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Risk Management Framework (RMF)Incident Response

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentCybersecurity ComplianceControl Procedures DevelopmentVulnerability IdentificationTechnical DocumentationAssessment and Authorization (A&A)POA&M ManagementNIST Requirements InterpretationRemediation PlanningCybersecurity Best Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsEffective WritingAttention to DetailCustomer Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityComplianceFederal GuidelinesControl GuidanceSecret ClearanceRisk Management Framework (RMF)Incident Response TeamSecurity PostureCybersecurity RisksAssessment and Authorization (A&A)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver security and compliance expertise and leadership across multiple IT projects, programs, and initiatives
Support assessment and authorization (A&A) processes
Determine current security postures and identify potential cybersecurity risks
Lead meetings to review and assess system and technology compliance
Perform risk assessments based on Federal guidelines and industry best practices
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend cybersecurity risk reductions
Create and mature control-specific procedures for RMF control families by interpreting NIST requirements
Develop procedural documentation supporting mission operations and defensible compliance
Articulate and report cybersecurity risk and compliance to executives and senior leaders
Analyze technical and control-based vulnerabilities and create remediation plans and mitigation strategies
Create, maintain, and track POA&Ms with system owners and technical teams
Support remediation of control-based POA&Ms and review closure evidence
Author A&A documentation for foundational RMF system authorization
Improve cybersecurity risk assessment and POA&M processes and programs
Aggregate and track cybersecurity POA&Ms and risks across projects, teams, and programs
Respond to and triage security incidents as a key member of the incident response team
Communicate cybersecurity best practices based on policies, standards, and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of cybersecurity and compliance experience
Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification
Bachelor's degree
Additional years of experience may substitute for the degree
Minimum Secret clearance to start
US citizenship required
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to function independently and define proper methods and procedures
Understanding of guiding cybersecurity principles and control guidance
Effective writing skills to capture issues and recommendations
Strong customer relationship-building ability
High attention to detail, personal accountability, and integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, assessments, and documentation efforts
Willingness to travel less than 10%
Periodic on-call availability required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities that foster career growth
Hybrid telecommuting option (2–3 days onsite)
Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities
Periodic on-call coverage
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
Drug-free workplace