IT Security Specialist Level 2 (FORECASTED)

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MDPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Columbia Technology Partners

• Job overview

  The IT Security Specialist Level 2 role at Columbia Technology Partners focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing information security systems to protect sensitive business and financial data, ensuring compliance and operational cybersecurity posture.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The specialist will support the ISSM in maintaining cybersecurity posture, assist in security management and policy compliance, develop and update security plans, manage changes to systems, and implement IT security programs and configuration management.

• Compensation and benefits

  The company offers competitive pay with transparent salary ranges based on role, market data, experience, location, and company performance. Benefits include multiple medical plans, fully paid vision and dental, 401k with 6% company contribution, generous PTO and leave options, career growth funding up to $10,000, life and disability insurance, profit sharing bonuses, and a referral bonus program.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have 10 years of related security authorization experience, knowledge of security tools, hardware/software security, communication protocols, encryption, commercial security products, incident management, PKI, and authorization services. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering is required or an additional 4 years experience in lieu. U.S. citizenship and active security clearance with polygraph are mandatory.

• Career development

  The company supports career growth with up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and tuition.

• Work environment and culture

  Columbia Technology Partners values teamwork, diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, fostering a supportive environment with strong employee benefits and recognition as a top workplace in Baltimore.

• Company information

  Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in technology and management consulting for corporations and federal agencies, with expertise in information security and project management.

• Unique job features

  The position requires an active security clearance with polygraph and involves working on sensitive government contracts with a focus on cybersecurity and information system security management.

Company overview

Columbia Technology Partners is a privately held technology and management consulting firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The company specializes in technology and cybersecurity services, providing solutions to complex and sensitive technology issues for clients globally. They employ a team of 11-50 professionals, all of whom hold active security clearances, enabling them to handle high-security projects. Columbia Technology Partners generates revenue through consulting services, focusing on areas such as IT security, systems engineering, and software development, with a significant presence in Annapolis Junction, MD.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to underscore your 10+ years of experience in security authorization, focusing on your expertise with security tools, hardware/software security implementation, and encryption techniques as outlined in the job description.

• Highlight your ability to support and maintain operational cybersecurity postures, develop system security policies, and manage configuration for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware.

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