Information & Cybersecurity Specialist 1 (Remote)

Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1

Labor Category: Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1

Location: Remote from CO, MD, PA, VA, NC, MO, or MS

Travel: Occasional travel may be required (estimated less than 10%) depending on project needs

Clearance

• Required: U.S. Citizenship (open to candidates with or without an active clearance)
• Preferred: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award and successful task order funding. Employment is dependent upon the Government’s award of the task order to DeNOVO Solutions, LLC.

Position Overview

The Information / Cybersecurity Specialist 1 supports cybersecurity and information assurance activities related to the protection of information systems, applications, and data supporting mission platforms. This role assists in implementing security controls, monitoring system security posture, and supporting compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity activities related to system security and information assurance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls for information systems.
• Support vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Assist in reviewing system configurations and security documentation.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and security frameworks.
• Participate in security assessments and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to address security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant cybersecurity or information assurance experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, system security concepts, and information assurance practices.
• Ability to work in a collaborative technical environment.

Desired Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following technologies or areas:

• Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Security monitoring and vulnerability management tools
• Linux or Windows system administration
• Network security principles
• Scripting languages such as Python or Bash
• DevSecOps practices within CI/CD environments

Highly Desired Expertise

• Secure software development practices
• Cloud-native security architecture
• Security monitoring and observability tools
• Understanding of event-driven architectures and microservices environments
• Experience supporting Agile development teams

Certifications

The following certifications may be required depending on the assigned team:

• DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II roles

Salary Range

Salary Range: $79,000.00 - $99,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

Note: The above salary range is a guideline and represents a broad spectrum of potential compensation. We recognize that a candidate's unique experience and qualifications may justify compensation beyond this range. Therefore, we remain open to considering higher salary offers for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Why Join DeNOVO Solutions?

At DeNOVO Solutions, we make improving the competitive position of our customer paramount in importance and work collaboratively to ensure the best service possible. DeNOVO Solutions provides cleared personnel and cost competitive solutions to our customers. We strive to be the leader amongst small businesses in the Intelligence Community and provide personnel with talent & skills equal to the larger companies. As a Minority-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (MO/SDVOSB), we are dedicated to providing the best technical and professional services throughout the Intelligence Community (IC).

Our benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums 100% Employer Paid for you and your legal dependents or plus up, cost split plan.
• DeNOVO Paid Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401k with 6% Match
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Outings and Trips
• Tuition Reimbursement, Skillset Training, and New/Renewed Certification assistance
• HomeFundIt Company Down Payment Match – Employer match towards the down payment of buying a new home

DeNOVO Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to begin your cybersecurity career supporting certification and accreditation efforts for mission-critical systems, apply today with DeNOVO Solutions.