Information Security Specialist Security Clearance

Overview

Travel Requirement:
Up to 10%
Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain & maintain Secret clearance
Citizenship: US Citizenship required

• Maintain the security posture of the organization's information systems and ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks.
• Work closely with Security, IT, leadership, and compliance stakeholders to support vulnerability management, audit readiness, incident response, and secure system operations.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools and processes, including vulnerability management, change management, audit log review, endpoint security, and data protection.
• Manage system vulnerabilities, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation.
• Support patching and configuration enforcement through endpoint management solutions.
• Provide continuous monitoring of information systems, ensuring audit logs are collected, reviewed, and anomalous activity is identified and mitigated.
• Analyze and correlate logs from endpoints, servers, identity systems, and cloud services.
• Configure and tune alerting and automated response capabilities for security events.
• Perform incident response and reporting for cybersecurity events including malware, phishing, unauthorized access, and data exfiltration.
• Maintain Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and track remediation to closure.
• Ensure all system security documentation (e.g., SSPs, baselines, policies, procedures) is current and audit-ready.
• Assist in development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and technical controls.
• Review and assess security impact of system changes as part of change control processes.
• Recommend and implement security configurations across Microsoft 365, endpoint, and identity platforms.
• Conduct user activity monitoring and support investigations related to potential insider threat or policy violations.
• Run security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and training activities.
• Prepare reports on the status of vulnerabilities, incidents, and overall security posture.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview.
• In-depth understanding of software and system vulnerability management.
• Experience with log aggregation, SIEM tools, or advanced threat detection.
• Experience with managing the security of Windows and Linux systems in an enterprise environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining STIGs or CIS Benchmarks.

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting CMMC/NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53/RMF.
• Familiarity with endpoint management and configuration baselines across enterprise systems.
• Experience working in a regulated environment handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Experience with managing MacOS systems in an enterprise environment.
• Experience maintaining security controls and working on a change control board.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in an enterprise setting.
• Experience as a COMSEC custodian.

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we are committed to our mission as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

Background screening/check/investigation may be required as a condition of hire. Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. Sherpa 6 is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical for you and your family, dental, vision, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy to help employees balance work and life.

Salary Range: $105,000-$115,000