We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Security Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

· The Data Security Specialist protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of data and may develop IT security policies and standards.

· Completes tasks designed to ensure security of the organization's systems and information assets.

· This resource should understand cloud service architecture and other IT philosophies designed to protect data at rest and in motion.

· May be required to work with other IT professionals and end users to determine need and provide organizational approved data security solutions.

· This resource will be asked to contribute to, or deliver tasks for, moderately and complex projects.

· Resource should be flexible and open to new an upcoming data security technologies and solutions from a variety of vendors.

· Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

· This position typically reports to a manager.

· Limited implementation work and/or support may be required outside normal business hours.

Required Experience/Skills:

· Extensive experience (5+ years) in information security operations and/or related IT operational functions

· Experience administering and supporting data encryption tools, to include Cloud, Desktop, Email, & File Share Encryption technologies.

· Provides data security guidance, recommendations, and best practices.

· Assist with data security component upgrades, installs, testing, and configuration.

· Provide a single point of contact and hands-on escalation and remediation for critical issues.

· Respond rapidly to unplanned events, including after-hours support when needed.

· Proactively communicate relevant technical information and alerts on known issues, hotfixes, new releases, etc.

· Working knowledge of operating system platforms, network protocols, and security architecture.

· Working knowledge of Postgres SQL

· Database administration (MSSQL) experience

Other Requirements:

· Candidates must either be US Citizens or Permanent Residents

· Candidates must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years

· Candidates must not have traveled outside of the United States for a combined total of 6 months or greater in the past 5 years

· This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.

Desired Experience/Skills:

· CERTIFICATIONS: (One or more desired)

o CompTIA Net+ CE

o CompTIA A+ CE

o CompTIA Security+ CE

o CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer

o CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

· Experience integrating solutions with SIEM and developing knowledge objects and monitoring a plus.

Education: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Security (Master’s Degree preferred).

Benefits: Full-time employees (permanent or contract employees who are employed for a term greater than 6 months) are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits.

Location: Falls Church, VA

About Us:

Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.