Senior Security Specialist

Job Title: Senior Security Specialist

Location: Springfield, VA- Hybrid Work

Clearance: TS/SCI

Based on Contract Award

Discover an exciting career at Foxhole Technology, an innovative IT Engineering firm founded in 2007. As leaders in cybersecurity, DEVSEC OPS, Agile Developemnt, Cloud and IT support for federal civilian and defense agencies, we're at the forefront of addressing complex technology challenges. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable solutions, bridging operational gaps, operating critical systems, and securing enterprises worldwide. If you're ready to be part of a team driving impactful innovations, apply today and shape the future of IT with us!

Foxhole Technology seeks a Senior Security Specialist to support a Federal Client in the National Captial Region. In this position you will provide the following services to include, but not limited to:

Stay knowledgeable on current cybersecurity related laws, regulations, Executive Orders, OMB memorandums, NIST special publications, and other formal cybersecurity related publications.
• Assist in the development of cybersecurity related policy and supporting documents as requested to include document reviews.
• Propose security policy enhancements, through gap analysis, in coverage and/or new capabilities that would further promote the Department's national security posture.
• Support synchronization and streamlining to various policies with bias towards simplicity and cybersecurity.
• Research and propose measurable and executable policy enhancements to support agile modern cybersecurity approaches like zero trust and integration of AI.
• Support the creation of SOPs and playbooks for security guidance that support policy (e.g., incident response, scorecards, stakeholder training).
• Perform exception reviews and analyses in support of DHS Section 508 compliance, as required.

• 5-7 years experience working within Cybersecurity
• Practical experience working as an ISSO or auditor
• Deep understanding of DHS cybersecurity policies

• BS Degree
• CISM, CISSP, or other Security certficates