Cybersecurity Specialist (Multi-Positions) Job at Helios Defense Solutions, LLC
Helios Defense Solutions, LLC, Falls Church, VA, United States
Description
HELIOS is seeking mission-driven professionals to support a Department of Defense (DoD) program focused on advancing IT operations, cybersecurity governance, and modernization initiatives within the N6 environment. Cybersecurity Specialists translate mission and business requirements into secure technical architectures. Responsibilities include security engineering, system validation, vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and compliance auditing.
If you thrive in collaborative, high-impact environments and enjoy solving complex operational challenges, we encourage you to apply.
These positions are FULL TIME, Hybrid at the Customer's Discretion, and require an active T3.
Veteran Hiring Preference POS 1. Cybersecurity Specialist - Intermediate (IAM II) What You’ll Do
Gather and organize technical and mission requirements for security design
Support secure system configuration and validation activities
Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in risk analysis
Test security products and systems to identify weaknesses
Support audits to ensure compliance with security plans and policies
Assist with firewall configuration, network security analysis, and cloud security implementation
Contribute to continuity of operations (COOP) and disaster recovery planning
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
4–8 years of cybersecurity experience
Experience with system
etwork security, risk assessments, and security policy implementation
POS 2. Cybersecurity Specialist – Advance (IAM III) What You’ll Do
Lead security architecture design aligned to mission and business objectives
Translate security and operational requirements into technical security designs
Perform system and network security analysis, including LAN/WAN design
Conduct advanced vulnerability assessments and risk analyses
Validate secure configurations and oversee system security testing
Lead compliance audits and ensure implementation of security controls
Provide expertise in firewall security, cloud computing security, cyber defense, and physical security analysis
Develop policy, continuity planning, and disaster recovery strategies
Assess hardware and software security posture across enterprise systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
8–12 years of progressive cybersecurity experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex security initiatives in DoD or federal environments
Core Compentcies
Security architecture and engineering
Vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies
Network and firewall security
Cloud security implementation
Security control validation and compliance auditing
System hardening and secure configuration
Disaster recovery and continuity planning
Security policy development
LAN/WAN security design
DoD cybersecurity frameworks and governance
Requirements Preferred Certifications One of the following for the Advanced Roles: CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC or any equivalent certifications
Intermediate Role: Security+, SSCP, CC, GMON, CASP+ (Security X), CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, Cloup +, GCSA, GSEC, CISSO or any equivalent certifications
CWF Designation: IAM III / WRC 722
CWF Designation: IAM II / WRC 722
Our Commitment You will support mission-critical cybersecurity operations that directly impact national defense readiness. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet most, but not all of the qualifications, we still welcome your application. Equivalent experience and demonstrated capabilities will be considered where contractually permissible.
Join a team where your expertise directly supports national defense and mission readiness.
Contact us for Salary Requirements. Our Benefits are very competitive. #J-18808-Ljbffr
HELIOS is seeking mission-driven professionals to support a Department of Defense (DoD) program focused on advancing IT operations, cybersecurity governance, and modernization initiatives within the N6 environment. Cybersecurity Specialists translate mission and business requirements into secure technical architectures. Responsibilities include security engineering, system validation, vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and compliance auditing.
If you thrive in collaborative, high-impact environments and enjoy solving complex operational challenges, we encourage you to apply.
These positions are FULL TIME, Hybrid at the Customer's Discretion, and require an active T3.
Veteran Hiring Preference POS 1. Cybersecurity Specialist - Intermediate (IAM II) What You’ll Do
Gather and organize technical and mission requirements for security design
Support secure system configuration and validation activities
Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in risk analysis
Test security products and systems to identify weaknesses
Support audits to ensure compliance with security plans and policies
Assist with firewall configuration, network security analysis, and cloud security implementation
Contribute to continuity of operations (COOP) and disaster recovery planning
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
4–8 years of cybersecurity experience
Experience with system
etwork security, risk assessments, and security policy implementation
POS 2. Cybersecurity Specialist – Advance (IAM III) What You’ll Do
Lead security architecture design aligned to mission and business objectives
Translate security and operational requirements into technical security designs
Perform system and network security analysis, including LAN/WAN design
Conduct advanced vulnerability assessments and risk analyses
Validate secure configurations and oversee system security testing
Lead compliance audits and ensure implementation of security controls
Provide expertise in firewall security, cloud computing security, cyber defense, and physical security analysis
Develop policy, continuity planning, and disaster recovery strategies
Assess hardware and software security posture across enterprise systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
8–12 years of progressive cybersecurity experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex security initiatives in DoD or federal environments
Core Compentcies
Security architecture and engineering
Vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies
Network and firewall security
Cloud security implementation
Security control validation and compliance auditing
System hardening and secure configuration
Disaster recovery and continuity planning
Security policy development
LAN/WAN security design
DoD cybersecurity frameworks and governance
Requirements Preferred Certifications One of the following for the Advanced Roles: CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC or any equivalent certifications
Intermediate Role: Security+, SSCP, CC, GMON, CASP+ (Security X), CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, Cloup +, GCSA, GSEC, CISSO or any equivalent certifications
CWF Designation: IAM III / WRC 722
CWF Designation: IAM II / WRC 722
Our Commitment You will support mission-critical cybersecurity operations that directly impact national defense readiness. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet most, but not all of the qualifications, we still welcome your application. Equivalent experience and demonstrated capabilities will be considered where contractually permissible.
Join a team where your expertise directly supports national defense and mission readiness.
Contact us for Salary Requirements. Our Benefits are very competitive. #J-18808-Ljbffr