Junior Cybersecurity Specialist

Do you want to help change the delivery of cybersecurity initiatives and operations in the Federal space? At VMD, we are looking for game-changers to help re-envision cybersecurity in the Federal space and leap takers to help execute on that vision. 
 
VMD's cybersecurity services and delivery leverage the following aspects: 

• Utilizing fundamentals and embedding them into everyday culture 
• Being agile and nimble to adjust responses as necessary 
• Making decisions based on data 
• Using threat intelligence to determine risk 
• Removing manual dependencies from security-related processes where feasible   

Your Impact to the Mission: 
 
As a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist you will be responsible to deliver security and compliance to support multiple IT projects, programs, and initiatives. You will be supporting the assessment and authorization (A&A) process, determining current security postures, tracking vulnerabilities and POA&Ms, and identifying potential cybersecurity risk. 
 
The Junior Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible for: 

• Participate in meetings and reviews to evaluate and ensure system and technology compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards
• Conduct vulnerability scans on servers, workstations, websites, and databases using approved security tools
• Perform vulnerability assessments and develop clear, actionable reports to support remediation efforts
• Collaborate with technical teams to review identified vulnerabilities and provide remediation and mitigation recommendations
• Prepare and deliver reports on cybersecurity compliance status to internal stakeholders
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives within the cybersecurity program
• Monitor, analyze, and triage security events and incidents for assigned systems, escalating as appropriate
• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of cybersecurity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related guidance

Experience Needed to Be Successful: 

• 1+ years of cybersecurity and compliance experience 
• Active Security+ certification 
• Interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration across a variety of stakeholders 
• Understanding of guiding cybersecurity principles and control guidance 
• Effective writing skills to capture issues and recommendations   

Basic Qualifiers: 

• Education Requirement: High School  
• Required Certification(s): Active Security+ certification 
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 1 
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 1 
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Secret 
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizenship 

The Type of Person That Will Excel: 

• You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions. 
• You have high attention to detail. 
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.  

Travel and Telecommuting: 

• Travel: Little (less than 10%) 
• Telecommute Options: Hybrid with 2 to 3 days onsite a week. 

What We Offer and Evaluation Process:VMD considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market and business considerations. Hiring decisions are made in alignment with market conditions, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws. Our compensation and benefits offerings include: 

• Salary: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00
• Medical Insurance – Health/Dental/ Vision
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Group Life/Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous Education and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

Candidates are evaluated based on work experience, key skills, education/training, and qualifications through resume reviews, technical assessments, and interviews. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled

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.