Security Specialist

**NO STAFFING FIRMS or Third-Party staffing, not for C2C, or 1099.

EVS is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive beginner Security Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in defining security requirements, designing and building security components, and conducting thorough testing efforts. This role involves capturing technical implementations from subject matter experts and translating them into comprehensive documentation for our system security plan. 

This is a hybrid position with on-site 20% (In office once or twice a week). You must be local to Washington, DC area.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in defining security requirements and designing security components.

- Conduct testing efforts to ensure security measures are effective.

- Capture and document technical implementations from subject matter experts.

- Facilitate the six-step Risk Management Framework (RMF) process using industry-standard governance, risk, and compliance tools.

- Generate mitigation statements for findings and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items.

- Draft risk acceptance memos as needed.

- Socialize documents for signatures with stakeholders.

- Collaborate with external data exchange partners and communicate interconnection details (PPSM).

- Lead internal security assessments for assigned systems and document the status of security control implementation.

- Coordinate external and independent audits, including Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

• Active Secret Security clearance
• Cloud Infrastructure knowledge
• Beginner Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI)
• ServiceNow Platform beginner knowledge
• Strong understanding of security requirements and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in governance, risk, and compliance tools.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience in conducting security assessments and audits.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.