Cybersecurity Specialist Level 1
Company: Prescient Edge
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Prescient Edge is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist
(CSS) Level 1 The requirements listed define the Cybersecurity
Specialist (CSS) responsibilities and tasking. The CSS is a newly
qualified individual that is able to analyze detailed system
architectural designs, requirements and functionality for Minotaur
Mission System (MMS) hardware and software solutions. The CSS shall
understand and be able to use the Software Development Life Cycle
(SDLC), Information Assurance (IA) practices and Cyber
certification processes to plan, create, improve, maintain and test
the core mission system baselines. The CSS shall support the
Minotaur Chief Integration Officer (CIO), Project Managers, Team
Leads and other members to accomplish the team goals. The CSS shall
be able to take mentorship from more senior team members and
provide guidance to leadership on policies and procedures related
to cyber security and IA related topics. The CSS Level 1 shall be
qualified to execute the below functions. CSS1: Analyze detailed
software and hardware architectures, designs and functional
requirements for aircraft, ground, surface, web and cloud mission
systems. CSS2: Develop detailed system and software requirements.
CSS3: Build a cyber strategy, identify risk, document solutions,
resolve non-compliance, execute contingency responses and plans.
CSS4: Develop strategy and execute steps to meet regulatory
compliance. CSS5: Utilize tools, develop configurations and patch
and STIG updates related to cyber security controls IAW DISA, DHS,
and DOD compliance. CSS6: Integrate cybersecurity processes into
agile development practices. CSS7: Plan, build and institute
Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) strategic planning into
mission systems. CSS8: Execute IA patching and STIG compliance on
various mission system software and hardware systems. CSS9: Conduct
code reviews and develop technical documentation. CSS10: Work with
team members to ensure system usability, reliability, and
sustainability. CSS11: Conduct frequent travel (25%) to meet
Government requirements. CSS12: Obtain and Maintain at least a
Secret clearance (TS-objective). CSS13: Conduct reviews and Quality
Assurance (QA) of software and hardware systems. CSS14: Build
visions, business relationships & goals for future endeavors.
Requirements Qualifications & Requirements BS/BA in Computer
Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or other suitable
equivalent degree or BS/BA degree with other focus with experience
and acceptable certifications such as Certified Information Systems
Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security
Professional (CCSP) or other equivalent certifications.
Keywords: Prescient Edge, Charlottesville , Cybersecurity Specialist Level 1, IT / Software / Systems , Mc Lean, Virginia
