Job Description: Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking an experienced Computer Security System Specialist Level 3 to analyze and define security requirements, design and implement mission-critical security solutions, and conduct risk analyses to safeguard DoD information systems. This role involves evaluating existing security products, understanding Multi-Level Security (MLS) environments, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Key Responsibilities: + Analyze and define computer security requirements for high-level applications within DoD IT environments. + Design, develop, and implement security solutions, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks. + Conduct risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and security threats within defense systems. + Gather and organize technical data related to DoD mission goals, security products, and MLS programs. + Evaluate approved security product capabilities, ensuring optimal system performance and protection. + Develop solutions to MLS-related security challenges, optimizing system integrity and operational security. + Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, and DoD cybersecurity teams to implement security architectures. + Ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and federal cybersecurity policies. Required Qualifications: + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. + Education: + Bachelor's degree inElectrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related discipline OR + Master's degree in the fields above with 7 years of experience (at least 5 years specialized) OR + 12 years of experience (at least 10 years specialized) with no degree required. + Experience: + Minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 6 years specialized experience in: + Defining computer security requirements. + Evaluating approved security product capabilities. + Developing solutions for MLS security challenges. + Skills: + Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk analysis, secure system design, and network security protocols. + Ability to interpret and implement DoD cybersecurity compliance policies. + Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working with classified defense systems and military cybersecurity operations. + Knowledge of AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments. + Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials.