Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced (IAT III)

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced (IAT III) to support our Huntsville, AL location.

Serving as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR). Compiling, editing, coordinating, and updating cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service. Advising senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements. Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources. Senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures. Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for executing the following essential functions in support of contract mission.

Essential Functions:

• Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment
• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals
• May lead and direct the work of others and/or supervise IAT personnel
• Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely
• Reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements

• Master’s in STEM / Cyber-related field or equivalent from an accredited institution with 5 Years of Cyber technical experience
• Acceptable alternative: Bachelor’s Degree in other than STEM / Cyber-related field with 8 years DoD cyber technical experience and knowledge demonstrated in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD programs / projects (additional years of experience may replace my degree with a government-approved waiver)
• IAT III Certification prior to accepting position
• Must have taken an A&A package through the RMF process using eMASS
• Must have technical certification or 3 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
• Additional capabilities (not required but supportive of the MDA mission) Experience in technical review / management / assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and / or DevSecOps

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required., * The physical demands described must be met to perform the essential functions of the job - able to: see, hear, and speak; repeatedly lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended time; use a personal computer and common peripheral devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, displays, printer).

• Full-time, 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name “PeopleTec” was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company’s foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it’s through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our “People First” benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.