Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

VMD Corp

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity and compliance, with a strong focus on risk assessment, vulnerability management, and adherence to NIST guidelines. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive remediation strategies.

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Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentNIST ComplianceCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Risk Management Framework (RMF)Leadership in IT Security

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ManagementAssessment and Authorization (A&A)Control-Specific Procedures DevelopmentIncident ResponseRemediation PlanningCybersecurity Best PracticesTechnical Vulnerability AnalysisPOA&M TrackingRisk Mitigation StrategiesDocumentation of Security Controls

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsEffective WritingCustomer Relationship BuildingAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityComplianceFederal GuidelinesControl GuidanceSecret ClearanceRisk ManagementCybersecurity PrinciplesIncident Response TeamSystem AuthorizationCybersecurity Policies

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, track vulnerabilities and POA&Ms, and identify cybersecurity risks
Lead meetings to review and assess system and technology compliance
Perform risk assessments using Federal guidelines and industry best practices
Help teams identify vulnerabilities and recommend cybersecurity risk reductions
Create and mature control-specific procedures for RMF control families by interpreting NIST requirements and documenting system-specific implementations
Report cybersecurity risk and compliance to executives and senior leaders
Analyze technical and control-based vulnerabilities and develop 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 foundational RMF A&A documentation to support 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 member of the incident response team
Communicate cybersecurity best practices based on policies, standards, and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of cybersecurity and compliance experience
Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification
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
Bachelor’s degree required, with additional years of experience allowed as a substitute
Minimum 10 years of overall experience
Minimum 10 years of specific experience in the field
Secret clearance required to start
US citizenship required
Willingness to travel little (less than 10%)
Periodic on-call availability, with annual coverage varying up to 3–4 months
High attention to detail, personal accountability, integrity, and passion for cybersecurity
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, assessments, and documentation efforts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities that foster career growth
Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities
Hybrid telecommuting option (2–3 days onsite)