Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II Intermediate

Position Overview Type: Full-Time

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Travel: Some travel is expected, 10%

Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the eligibility for Top Secret.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) invites our dedicated team members to explore new opportunities for growth and advancement within our expanding Huntsville‑headquartered organization.

Essential Functions

• Applies cybersecurity policy, tools, and procedures to mitigate system vulnerabilities
• Gathers, develops, and updates artifacts to facilitate system Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) processes
• Prepares artifacts and evidence for an authorization package
• Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of security controls through testing and documentation
• Manages Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M's) in eMASS
• Submits eMASS workflows
• Applies knowledge and experience with standard cybersecurity concepts, practices, and procedures
• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software cybersecurity problems pertaining to the enclave environment
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals
• Works under general supervision and typically reports to network manager / government cyber manager

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelors in STEM / Cyber-related field or equivalent from an accredited institution with at least 5 years of cyber technical experience
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in other than STEM / Cyber-related field with 7 years DoD cyber technical experience and knowledge demonstrated in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD Programs/Projects
  • Acceptable alternative: Associates degree in STEM /Cyber-related field w/ 10 years DoD cyber experience and knowledge demonstrated in cyber and missile defense related or other complex, large DoD Programs/Projects
• IAT II Certification prior to accepting position
• Must have technical certification or 2 years’ experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions. Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of position acceptance

Preferred Experience

• Experience in technical review / management / assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and/or DevSecOps

What We Offer:

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary range $117,000 - $142,000

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): • 5 years of cyber technical experience
• 2 year(s): • Must have technical certification or 2 years’ experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions.

Preferred

• • Experience in technical review / management / assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and/or DevSecOps

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in STEM or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• IAT Level II Cert

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