A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Preferred ...
A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Preferred ...
A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Preferred ...
A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Preferred ...
A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Preferred ...
A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Preferred ...
A minimum of eight years of cyber security engineering / solutions architecture experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college ...
A minimum of eight years of cyber security engineering / solutions architecture experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college ...
Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$113K - $146K/yr
Advise project teams on federal cybersecurity requirements, policies, and security best practices. * Support interpretation and implementation of FISMA Moderate requirements and NIST security ...
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Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$113K - $146K/yr
Advise project teams on federal cybersecurity requirements, policies, and security best practices. * Support interpretation and implementation of FISMA Moderate requirements and NIST security ...
Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$113K - $146K/yr
Advise project teams on federal cybersecurity requirements, policies, and security best practices. * Support interpretation and implementation of FISMA Moderate requirements and NIST security ...
Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$113K - $146K/yr
Advise project teams on federal cybersecurity requirements, policies, and security best practices. * Support interpretation and implementation of FISMA Moderate requirements and NIST security ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Mechanicsburg, PA ยท On-site
$150K - $185K/yr
Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and federal security requirements ... Required Qualifications * Active Secret Security Clearance . * Bachelor's degree in Information ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Mechanicsburg, PA ยท On-site
$150K - $185K/yr
Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and federal security requirements ... Required Qualifications * Active Secret Security Clearance . * Bachelor's degree in Information ...
Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$113K - $146K/yr
Advise project teams on federal cybersecurity requirements, policies, and security best practices. * Support interpretation and implementation of FISMA Moderate requirements and NIST security ...
Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$113K - $146K/yr
Advise project teams on federal cybersecurity requirements, policies, and security best practices. * Support interpretation and implementation of FISMA Moderate requirements and NIST security ...
The Security Engineer will assist with implementing secure architectures, hardening systems, supporting RMF activities, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. This role is ...
The Security Engineer will assist with implementing secure architectures, hardening systems, supporting RMF activities, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. This role is ...
Be Seen First
The position will evaluate emerging R&D systems for compliance with DLA, DoW, and Federal cybersecurity requirements, conduct cybersecurity assessments and risk evaluations, and support the secure ...
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Be Seen First
The position will evaluate emerging R&D systems for compliance with DLA, DoW, and Federal cybersecurity requirements, conduct cybersecurity assessments and risk evaluations, and support the secure ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Federal Cybersecurity Senior Advisor - Security Data Management (SDM)
Round Rock, TX ยท Remote
$152K - $196K/yr
Federal Cybersecurity Senior Advisor - Security Data Management (SDM) Organization: Dell Security & Resiliency - Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations The Dell Security & Resiliency organization ...
Federal Cybersecurity Senior Advisor - Security Data Management (SDM)
Round Rock, TX ยท Remote
$152K - $196K/yr
Federal Cybersecurity Senior Advisor - Security Data Management (SDM) Organization: Dell Security & Resiliency - Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations The Dell Security & Resiliency organization ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Mclean, VA ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Mclean, VA ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Cybersecurity Architect
Washington, DC ยท On-site
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve SBA's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity policies, industry best practices, and SBA's mission requirements ...
Cybersecurity Architect
Washington, DC ยท On-site
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve SBA's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity policies, industry best practices, and SBA's mission requirements ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
IT Cyber Security Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust ... This role emphasizes federal security requirements, ATO support, POA&M management, incident ...
As a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting our federal government client, you will provide senior-level technical expertise in the evaluation of innovative technologies and research ...
As a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting our federal government client, you will provide senior-level technical expertise in the evaluation of innovative technologies and research ...
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve SBA's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity policies, industry best practices, and SBA's mission requirements ...
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve SBA's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity policies, industry best practices, and SBA's mission requirements ...
Cybersecurity Architect
Washington, DC ยท On-site
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve SBA's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity policies, industry best practices, and SBA's mission requirements ...
Cybersecurity Architect
Washington, DC ยท On-site
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve SBA's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity policies, industry best practices, and SBA's mission requirements ...
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| Aspect | Federal Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Analyst |
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| Required Certifications | CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH | CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH |
| Work Environment | Government agencies, federal facilities | Private companies, organizations, government |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Federal government, defense, intelligence | Various industries including finance, tech, healthcare |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 17 days ago
Job description
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S. Federal government space
- Interface with high-level client executives and hands-on technology practitioners to bring meaningful, strategic change in the sphere of information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity
- Design and support development of policies and procedures for clients, drawing from regulations and guidance such as FISMA and the supporting NIST publication series
- Assist with the architecture, configuration, deployment, service design of network, system security monitoring and analysis tools, such as Cloud, Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, and IT-GRC platforms
- Assist with project management for cyber security technology and process implementations such as security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, risk assessment, incident response, Risk Management Framework (RMF), penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, vendor and third-party risk management data privacy and program delivery
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), other relevant certifications (e.g. - CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA)
- Functional Certifications such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM Platforms, IT-GRC Platforms preferred
- Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
- Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance
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