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TekSynap

Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - SME

On site

Reston, United states

Senior

Full Time

28-02-2026

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Skills

Training Risk Mitigation Organization Azure AWS

Job Specifications

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - SME is expected to be able to accomplish the following

Evaluates IT systems to ensure they comply with FISMA and FEDRAMP.
Enforces a separation of duties between enterprise IT managers, who administer user identities and set policy, and departmental staff, who administer systems.
Collaborates with the business to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business' internal control processes and the standards set by FISMA and FEDRAMP.
Continuously assesses opportunities to improve the internal control environment across the organization.
Completes internal audit work in compliance with established audit methodology while meeting all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-12 years; PhD, 10+ years
CISM
GSLC
CASP+

Desired Qualifications

One or more of the following
CAP
CGRC
CRISC
CISA
COBIT 2019
ISO 2700 Lead Implementor/Auditor
DCAM
ZTA
Formal NIST RMF training
Azure Certifications
AWS Security
FedRamp or CMMS training

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - Subject Matter Expert to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - Subject Matter Expert evaluates the internal control and risk environment within the IT organization. Working independently or as part of multiple project teams, assesses the information technology (IT) risk and enhances IT business systems, processes, and controls. Projects focus on the assessment and/or evaluation of IT systems and the mitigation of IT-related business risk and the organizations efforts to ensure that IT investments provide maximum security and risk mitigation in the most cost effective manner.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location Reston, VA
Type of environment Varies
Noise level Low
Work schedule “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities a

About the Company

TekSynap understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought(r) embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offer to meet the business needs of our Federal, State and Local Government customers. The TekSynap founders have worked together for over a decade, supporting customers ranging from small departmental operations & maintenance efforts to leading broad... Know more