Senior Information Security Specialist - DOJ CJIS

JOB TITLE: Senior Information Security Specialist

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), CJIS Information Assurance Unit (CIAU)

LOCATION: Hybrid Position at the FBI CJIS location in Clarksburg, WV; this is a primarily remote position, however, occasional travel to the site may be requested by the customer

POSITION TIMING: Contingent on award; expected contract start date August 30, 2025

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursement

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Candidate must hold an active Top-Secret clearance. Additionally, the candidate must obtainFBI CJIS access, which typically takes3-4 weeks to processandmust be completed prior to startingon the program.

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to support the FBI CJIS Division in the review, analysis, and enforcement of cybersecurity across mission-critical systems and services. This role plays a key part in ensuring that management, operational, personnel, and technical controls are functioning effectively throughout the system lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of federal cybersecurity standards, technical depth, and hands-on experience in both traditional and Agile environments.

Conduct security control reviews across all phases of the system development lifecycle to ensure consistent and effective protection of information systems.
• Identify and assess security risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses, providing recommendations and mitigation strategies to protect FBI CJIS systems and data.
• Ensure information system compliance with government cybersecurity frameworks and industry standards includingNIST, OWASP, Common Criteria, DISA STIGs, and SANS best practices.
• Apply knowledge ofnetworking, system administration, and development practices to evaluate technical implementations and security postures.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and development teams to ensure proper implementation of security controls withinAgile environments, including SAFe frameworks.
• Utilize Splunk to monitor and analyze system logs, detect anomalies, and support incident response activities through proactive audit log review and system alerting.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.
• Assist in the planning and execution of security assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring activities in support of system authorization and compliance objectives.
• Advise on technical security matters and provide clear, concise briefings and documentation to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity within a federal or state government environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NIST RMF, DISA STIGs, and related federal security guidelines.
• Hands-on technical experience in one or more areas: networking, system administration, or software/application development.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and log aggregation tools, particularly Splunk, for audit and alerting functions.
• Ability to assess and communicate cybersecurity risks and control effectiveness to stakeholders.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance.

DESIRED:

• Bachelors Degree, preferred; 2+ years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• CompTIA Security+,CISSP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, or similar federal agencies.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodology and secure DevOps practices.
• Experience with tools such as Tenable, Nessus, BigFix, or other vulnerability management platforms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.