Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist

Private Label Staff

Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing advanced technical expertise in cybersecurity and risk assessment initiatives. Responsible for enhancing operational processes and ensuring security compliance across programs.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert-level technical guidance and analysis to support cybersecurity and risk assessment initiatives, including supply chain risk management.
Develop, enhance, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support assessment execution and implementation.
Conduct security assessments and hands-on testing, analyze results, document risks, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
Identify, evaluate, and report on system vulnerabilities, threats, and security gaps.
Review and provide recommendations on program-level documentation, including requirements specifications, system architecture and design documents, test plans and security plans.
Develop and document security evaluation test plans and procedures.
Support the development and implementation of information security policies, standards, and guidance.
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., FISMA, NIST, OMB).
Perform risk assessments, including analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support security testing and program objectives.
Lead or participate in technical exchange meetings, documenting outcomes and action items.
Prepare and deliver briefings to leadership on project status, risks, and key findings.
Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to produce clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide oversight for the design, development, and implementation of security support systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to map system functionality to security controls and compliance requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (MS/MA) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or assessment operations
Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments preferred
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (FISMA, NIST, OMB, etc.)
Experience with risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security testing methodologies
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation and briefings
Familiarity with security documentation development, including risk assessments, contingency plans, and test reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Provide expert-level technical guidance and analysis to support cybersecurity and risk assessment initiatives, including supply chain risk management.
Develop, enhance, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support assessment execution and implementation.
Conduct security assessments and hands-on testing, analyze results, document risks, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
Identify, evaluate, and report on system vulnerabilities, threats, and security gaps.
Review and provide recommendations on program-level documentation, including requirements specifications, system architecture and design documents, test plans and security plans.
Develop and document security evaluation test plans and procedures.
Support the development and implementation of information security policies, standards, and guidance.
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., FISMA, NIST, OMB).
Perform risk assessments, including analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support security testing and program objectives.
Lead or participate in technical exchange meetings, documenting outcomes and action items.
Prepare and deliver briefings to leadership on project status, risks, and key findings.
Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to produce clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide oversight for the design, development, and implementation of security support systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to map system functionality to security controls and compliance requirements. 🎯 Requirements
Master’s degree (MS/MA) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or assessment operations
Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments preferred
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (FISMA, NIST, OMB, etc.)
Experience with risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security testing methodologies
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation and briefings
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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityrisk managementsecurity assessmentsvulnerability analysissecurity testing methodologiessecurity evaluation test plansinformation security policiesstandard operating proceduresdata analysisdocumentation development

Soft Skills

technical guidancecommunicationcollaborationleadershipanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skillscross-functional coordinationaction item documentationinsight synthesis

Certifications

Master’s degree in CybersecurityMaster’s degree in Information TechnologyMaster’s degree in Computer Science