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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Security
Annapolis, MD (On-Site/Office)
**This position is contingent on contract award**
Description:
Support the cybersecurity and information assurance activities of a program, system, organization, or enclave. Contribute to the development, coordination, implementation, and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems to ensure compliance with established security requirements. Assist in managing daily cybersecurity operations, evaluating security solutions, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments. Provide configuration management support for security‑relevant software, hardware, and firmware, and help prepare key documentation required for security authorization in alignment with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), ODNI, and DoD guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Experience:
Education:
Requirements:
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
About us:
Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.
At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.
That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.
Salary Range Transparency
At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.
How We Determine Salary Ranges
Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:
From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!
Columbia Technology Partners https://ctpweb.isolvedhire.com
Description:
Support the cybersecurity and information assurance activities of a program, system, organization, or enclave. Contribute to the development, coordination, implementation, and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems to ensure compliance with established security requirements. Assist in managing daily cybersecurity operations, evaluating security solutions, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments. Provide configuration management support for security‑relevant software, hardware, and firmware, and help prepare key documentation required for security authorization in alignment with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), ODNI, and DoD guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information system security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, and SRTMs.
- Contribute to the evaluation of security tools and solutions to verify they meet requirements for processing classified information.
- Assist with Configuration Management (CM) of security‑related software, hardware, and firmware.
- Maintain system inventories and records for workstations, servers, firewalls, routers, network switches, intelligent hubs, and related infrastructure.
- Develop, update, and maintain documentation required for system security authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
- Ensure systems remain compliant with established cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Support the ISSM in sustaining appropriate cybersecurity posture across systems, programs, and enclaves.
- Manage day‑to‑day security operations, including monitoring user identification and authentication mechanisms.
- Assist in obtaining security authorization for assigned information systems.
- Plan, coordinate, and help implement IT security programs, enhancements, and policy‑driven initiatives.
- Manage system changes and assess associated security impacts.
- Provide daily direction, coordination, and oversight to contractor ISSOs.
- Collaborate with customers, technical teams, and senior leadership to define and achieve cybersecurity objectives.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of combined experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization.
- Experience in at least two of the following areas: modern security tools, hardware/software security integration, communication protocols, or encryption technologies.
- Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization processes, security incident management, and PKI/authorization services.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, Information Assurance, Computer Forensics, Mathematics).
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of relevant work experience may be substituted.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
- Certification Requirements:
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAM I is required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
About us:
Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.
At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.
That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.
Salary Range Transparency
At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.
How We Determine Salary Ranges
Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
- Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
- Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
- Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
- Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
- Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.
Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:
From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!
Columbia Technology Partners https://ctpweb.isolvedhire.com
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