(486) Security Specialist

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future. 

Position Description:

The Security Specialist will provide support to the Cybersecurity Standards, Guidance, and Engineering team in assisting the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Information Assurance project. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in privacy and information security within a federal agency environment.

Location: Hybrid – Arlington, VA (Limited on-site based on client need)

Clearance: Active Secret

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

• Assist in the review of documentation such as Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTA), System of Records Notices (SORNs), System High Risk (SHR) reports, and Operational Data Privacy Assessments (ODPA).
• Support collaboration efforts with internal teams, including the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), to help prevent and address incidents involving privacy data.
• Contribute to privacy-related briefings and provide inputs for senior leaders, including the Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP) and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO).
• Participate in the development and improvement of privacy processes under the guidance of senior team members.
• Gain exposure to federal privacy regulations and standards, including the Privacy Act and NIST guidelines.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Specialized Degrees, and Certifications

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferably in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Science).

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, privacy, or related fields (internships or academic projects may count toward this requirement)

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US or CIPP/G), or entry-level cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Certified Cybersecurity Technician).
• Basic understanding of privacy and data protection concepts, as well as knowledge of federal regulations like the Privacy Act and NIST standards.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in the field of information security.

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.