Cybersecurity Specialist ; Chantilly, VA

Position: Cybersecurity Specialist 3 (Chantilly, VA)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist 3 to support a growing portfolio of federal security engineering programs focused on protecting critical infrastructure, operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and enterprise security environments. This individual will work alongside cybersecurity engineers, RMF analysts, government stakeholders, and technical teams to strengthen cybersecurity posture, implement compliance requirements, and support authorization activities across complex federal systems.

This position is onsite in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Specialist 3:

* Implement and validate DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments

* Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization activities, including documentation development and compliance validation

* Conduct vulnerability assessments, system inventories, and cybersecurity reviews across ICS/SCADA environments

* Utilize ACAS, HBSS, and other security tools to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities

* Develop and manage POA&Ms, security findings, and mitigation strategies

* Support continuous monitoring efforts and cybersecurity compliance initiatives

* Assist with Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs), CCRI preparation, and cybersecurity inspections

* Collaborate with government customers, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement cybersecurity requirements

* Support quality assurance efforts, ISO standardization activities, and cybersecurity process improvements

* Maintain documentation and reporting within eMASS and other compliance management platforms

Qualifications of the Cybersecurity Specialist 3:

* 5+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting federal, defense, ICS/SCADA, OT, or critical infrastructure environments

* Strong experience implementing STIGs and NIST 800-53 security controls

* Hands-on experience with ACAS, HBSS, vulnerability management, and eMASS

* Experience supporting DoD RMF authorization and continuous monitoring activities

* Knowledge of ICS/SCADA cybersecurity principles and NIST 800-82 guidance

* Familiarity with DoDIN CCRI/CCORI requirements and Cyber Command Task Orders

* Experience developing security documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance artifacts

* Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience supporting customer-facing engagements

* Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams

Required Certification (One of the Following):

* CISSP

* CISSP-ISSEP

* CISSP-ISSAP

* CASP+

* CSSLP

* CISA

* CISM

* GCED

* GCIH

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience supporting electronic security systems, facility-related control systems, or building management systems

* Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, Cameo, or similar engineering tools

* Experience supporting federal construction, security engineering, or infrastructure modernization programs

* Knowledge of UFC 4-010-06 Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems

Compensation for the Cybersecurity Specialist 3:

* Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 (depending on experience)

* Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 6/3/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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