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Wits Solutions Inc

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Wits Solutions Inc
San Diego, CA $130k - $145k/yr Full time Posted 3h ago
Cybersecurity Tools Data Security Dod Rmf Fedramp High Identity and Access Management Information Security Information Technology (IT) InfoSec Nist Sp 800 161 NIST SP 800-53 Risk Governance Risk Management Security Security Clearance Security Compliance Security Standards Security Testing ServiceNow Servicenow Solution Architecture Zero Trust Architecture
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Job Description

Wits Solutions Inc is hiring an IT Cybersecurity Specialist for a San Diego, CA onsite role supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) / Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This position focuses on applying security engineering and compliance practices across FedRAMP High and DoD IL4/IL5 environments, with hands-on work implementing ServiceNow security controls and supporting ATO/RMF readiness.

Join a team centered on structured security outcomes, continuous monitoring, and clear coordination with government stakeholders, including the Government IT Program Manager and the Authorizing Official. The role also emphasizes alignment to widely used standards such as NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-161/SCRM, and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Compensation: USD 130,000 - 145,000 per year. Clearance: Secret clearance required. Minimum experience: 5 years.

What you’ll do

  • Architect and implement ServiceNow security controls including RBAC, ACLs, Data Policies, and Edge Encryption, aligned with DoD Zero Trust and IL4/IL5 data segregation.
  • Create and maintain security schemas and RBAC matrices that support controlled access and segregation.
  • Coordinate with the Government IT Program Manager and the Authorizing Official to support authorization activities.
  • Develop and update SSP and RMF artifacts, mapping configurations to NIST and DoD controls.
  • Support ATO maintenance, manage POA&Ms, perform and support continuous monitoring, and review results from vulnerability/penetration testing.
  • Produce Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and support ongoing compliance evidence needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Active qualification aligning with DoDM 8140.03 DCWF Work Roles and Proficiency Levels, including applicable Foundational and Residential qualifications appropriate for Security Architecture and Engineering (for example, Security Architect, DCWF 651).
  • Resume (maximum 3 pages); by-name resume preferred.
  • Security Verification Letter required for by-name candidates.
  • Maintain and provide upon request applicable DoDM 8140.03/DCWF qualification and certification documentation.
  • Secret clearance.
  • 5+ years of practical experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise applying NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-161/SCRM, and the DoD RMF to achieve an ATO.
  • Hands-on experience securing ServiceNow in FedRAMP High and DoD IL4/IL5 environments, including ACLs, Client Scripts, Data Policies, and E-ICAM/CAC authentication integration.
  • Experience developing or maintaining RMF/ATO artifacts including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, control mappings, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability/penetration testing documentation.
  • Active DoDM 8140.03/DCWF qualification appropriate for Security Architecture and Engineering, such as DCWF Work Role 651, or an equivalent qualifying credential.

Technologies you’ll work with

  • ServiceNow
  • NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-161, SCRM
  • DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD Zero Trust
  • FedRAMP High, DoD IL4, DoD IL5
  • RBAC, ACLs, Data Policies, Edge Encryption
  • SSP, POA&Ms, Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
  • E-ICAM/CAC authentication integration, Client Scripts

Nice to have

  • ServiceNow security/GRC/IRM/SecOps certifications or other advanced cybersecurity credentials.
  • Experience using ServiceNow GRC/IRM or Security Operations (SecOps) modules.
  • Experience with Zero Trust, CUI protection, SSPs, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scans, and SARs.

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