IT Security Specialist

Location: Reston, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Reston, Virginia - Hybrid

Thales is hiring an experience IT Security Specialist for the North America Biometrics Programs team, you will implement information assurance measures, offering security recommendations to assist the operations team in meeting business continuity, operations security, and regulatory standards. You will assess and mitigate security risks throughout the project life cycle, validate and verify security requirements, and contribute to the system certification and accreditation planning and testing, all while collaborating with the Prime contractor and maintaining a public trust clearance with the Department of Homeland Security.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship (with U.S. being one of the citizenships) and be able to obtain post-hire Public Trust Security Clearance from the Department of Homeland Security.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Review and dissect security scan results and coordinate responses to the Government with appropriate data center personnel

• Perform, prepare, and ensure that the IT environment meets security audit requirements as defined

• Manage mitigation and remediation of security vulnerabilities

• Provide support to security incidents and coordinate with technical staff

• Provide security recommendations to the operations team to address security related vulnerabilities and bug fixes

• Review Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) to determine which apply to the environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering; Computer Software Engineering or other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics related disciplines OR eight (8) years’ experience in Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, and/or Cyber Security

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, and/or Cyber Security

• Proficient in information security vulnerabilities and remediation

• High-level knowledge of AIX, Suse, and Windows Operating Systems

• High-level understanding of firewalls, proxies, security information, event management antivirus, and intrusion detection and prevention system concepts.

• Strong communicator at all levels of an organization and team oriented, but can work independently with minimal supervision

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period. 

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. 

•Company provided Life Insurance,

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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