Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

We are a team of visionary leaders who shift the paradigm to bring our customers game changing innovations and emerging technologies to strengthen their missions. As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Why Join VMD Corp? At VMD you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives the success of VMD. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth. 
 
We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience. 
 
Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD Culture About the Mission You Will Join:

VMD has an exciting opportunity for you to join as a Senior Cyber Security Specialist. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work with Air Force Cyber Security Experts to help define the direction of the Air Force Cyber moving forward.Your Impact to the Mission:

VMD seeks a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to provide subject matter expertise, technology analysis, compliance evaluation, and policy expertise to the Air Force as it relates to cross domain solutions (data loss prevention), cloud implementation, and long-haul communications. Participate in creating rulings for the highest-level accreditation body for the DoD/IC. Provide support to cloud transition initiatives and other cybersecurity matters. Facilitate Air Force operations to achieve the level of cybersecurity rigor required to be allowed to connect non-NIPR systems to the commercial Internet. Facilitate USAF stakeholder SIPR/NIPR connectivity procedures.Experience Needed to Be Successful:

•  Minimum of 7 years related experience.
•  Experience performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization, system hardening, awareness training and project management.
•  Experience supporting DoD Cyber policy, technology, and security tools.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

•  Previous MAJCOM & Air Staff Action Officer (AO) experience

Basic Qualifiers:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
• Required Certification(s): DoD 8570
• Desired Certification(s):  Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), (ISC)2, or Security+
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 7
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 7
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Top Secret
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizenship

The Type of Person That Will Excel: 

• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.
•  You interact well with people and are a natural team player.
•  You consistently meet deadlines and come prepared to offer solutions and contribute in meaningful ways.

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Travel: Little (less than 10%)
• Telecommute Options: Hybrid with 2 - 3 days per week in office.

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.