Full-Time

Intel Security Specialist

Posted on 1/21/2026

Deadline 3/4/27
TekSynap

TekSynap

501-1,000 employees

Government IT services and information management

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
  • DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II (One of the Following): CCNA Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+ CE; SSCP; CND; CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); GCED; GCIH; CCSP
  • Minimum of 10 years of full-time professional experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting STIG assessments using SCAP/EvaluateSTIG.
  • Demonstrated experience in performing vulnerability assessments with ACAS.
  • Demonstrated experience in using eMASS or XACTA for RMF package tracking.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and managing POA&M entries.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting RMF Step 5 authorizations as an ISSE or ISSO.
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating risk reduction strategies to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing privileged user documentation, CSWF requirements, and compliance training.
  • Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs).
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining and reviewing ISAs.
  • Demonstrated experience in handling removable media inventories and destruction in compliance with security policies.
Responsibilities
  • Perform RMF activities throughout all lifecycle phases, with a focus on Step 5 authorization and continuous monitoring support.
  • Conduct Security Technical Implementation Guide assessments using SCAP benchmarks and EvaluateSTIG to ensure compliance with Department of Defense security requirements.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments utilizing the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Utilize eMASS or XACTA for managing RMF packages, documenting artifacts, and supporting Authority to Operate processes.
  • Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
  • Support RMF Step 5 authorizations in the role of an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO).
  • Provide clear, actionable risk reduction recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Manage privileged user compliance documentation, Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) training, and certification tracking.
  • Research, interpret, and communicate Cyber Task Orders (CTOs), ensuring proper implementation and documentation.
  • Track RMF documentation requirements and coordinate updates with system owners and responsible Points of Contact (POCs).
  • Review Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs) to verify technical details and compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) boundaries.
  • Maintain tracking, control, and destruction of removable media in accordance with Navy and Department of Defense policies.

TekSynap delivers information management and IT services for Federal, state, and local government customers. It helps agencies plan, implement, and manage information technology environments that support rapid technological change, focusing on scalable data management, systems integration, and agile delivery. Its approach blends the structure and process of large organizations with the flexibility and cost efficiency of smaller teams to meet government requirements. The company's differentiator is its founders’ deep government experience and track record across major deployments (e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs), which informs a pragmatic, customer-focused delivery model. TekSynap’s goal is to help government clients move quickly and effectively using the right information technology to support their mission while balancing performance and cost.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Secured $11.9B DLA J6 IDIQ prime from 2024 to 2034.
  • Acquired JBA to strengthen FBI mission support.
  • Ocient partnership advances hyperscale analytics for DoD.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) graduation in 2026 ends set-asides; General Dynamics undercuts bids.
  • Tyto Athene recaptures Army contracts using McDowell's $4B pipeline.
  • DLA shifts J6 task orders to JETS 2.0 rivals, cuts access 40-60%.

What makes TekSynap unique

  • TekSynap combines large-firm infrastructure with agile cost-effective delivery.
  • Founders' decade-long experience spans VA nationwide deployments and $100M sectors.
  • 91% employee satisfaction exceeds typical U.S. firms by 34 points.

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Company News

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