Security Specialist

PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact.

Security Specialist

Location: On-site, Maryland

Clearance/Screening Requirements: Offer recipients will undergo background screening, including employment and education verification, criminal background check, and consumer reports.

Position Summary:

PBG is seeking a Security Specialist to support a federal web-based system. The Security Specialist will ensure system compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, assist with system accreditation activities, monitor vulnerability remediation, and maintain system security documentation.

This role requires experience with federal information security standards, familiarity with cloud-based system architectures, and strong collaboration and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Security & Compliance Support

• Assist in maintaining system Authority to Operate (ATO) under applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Monitor and report on system vulnerabilities and track remediation efforts.
• Support updates to the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and related documentation.
• Monitor and address findings from Tenable scans, automated tools, and manual testing.
• Facilitate required security patching, coordination with system engineers, and verification of remediations.
• Maintain audit readiness for all environments in line with federal cybersecurity posture.
  
  

Security Operations & Reporting

• Submit weekly and monthly reports on security issues, ATO status, and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Collaborate with internal project teams and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure compliance with federal mandates (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP).
• Provide security-related documentation and reporting to stakeholders as requested.
  
  

Program & Team Support

• Develop an understanding of the system architecture and business processes.
• Participate in weekly project status meetings.
• Attend additional meetings as required.
• Contribute to the testing of new software releases to assess security impact and support secure implementation.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–7 years of federal IT security experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting FISMA-compliant systems and working with NIST 800-53 controls.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity policies and governance processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of system accreditation, vulnerability management, and patch tracking.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Security certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISA, or similar) required.
  
  

#WHYPBG

We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promote team work and inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers. 

Benefits:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
• Prescription benefit plan
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term / Long-term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Yearly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Career/Professional Development Program
• Spot Bonus Program
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.