Project Cybersecurity and IA Specialist

Position Summary

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Work you'll do

As a PROJECT - Lead Security Engineer II performing Cybersecurity and IA Specialist skills on the Enterprise Security team, you will be responsible for...

• Designing and implementing security engineering solutions across cloud, application, infrastructure, and enterprise environments
• Leading technical security tasks across workstreams, including requirements analysis, solution design, implementation support, testing, and remediation tracking
• Collaborating with developers, architects, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders to embed security into system design, development, and deployment activities
• Assessing vulnerabilities, control gaps, and technical risks and supporting the implementation of corrective actions aligned to security requirements and standards
• Mentoring team members, reviewing deliverables, and providing technical guidance to support quality and consistency across project execution

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active TS/SCI required.
• Must be local to the Hampton Roads area and able to come onsite in Suffolk, VA for 5 days a week.
• Must have 1 of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+ (SEC+CE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CAP), EC-Council Network Security Administrator Certification (ENSA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Certified Information system Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• 5+ years of experience performing cybersecurity or Information Assurance functions in U.S. Navy environments
• 5+ years of experience in developing Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR)/Post SAP, and SAR Executive Summaries.
• 1+ year of experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) risk assessments and related components and instructions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Previous Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

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Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Our purpose

Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. Learn more.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Requisition code: 355484

Job ID 355484

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA

Job ID: Deloitte-355484

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-06-10T19:09:31