1533 - C5ISR Cybersecurity Specialist

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA plans

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Fayetteville, NC, is looking for a C5ISR Cybersecurity Specialist. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of experience in security principles and procedures. Responsibilities include managing security mechanisms and resolving complex cybersecurity issues. This is a full-time, contingent position dependent on contract award expected in late 2025, offering a salary range of $95,000 to $155,000 annually and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Must complete applicable discipline Certification within 1 year of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve complex issues preventing cyber attacks.
• Design, install, and manage security mechanisms.
• Respond to incidents and investigate violations.

Skills

Knowledge of security discipline principles

Ability to resolve complex security issues

Designing and managing security mechanisms

Conducting risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's or Technical degree in Physical Science or related field

Job description

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Sigma Defense Systems LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Sigma Defense is seeking a C5ISR Cybersecurity Specialist with strong knowledge of applicable security discipline principles, practices, and procedures to join our team in Fayetteville, NC.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization. Anticipated award date: October - November 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security discipline principles, practices, and procedures
• Strong knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of the Information, Personnel, and Industrial security programs
  
  
  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Technical degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Science or related field of study
  
  
  

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
  
  
  

Essential Job Responsibilities (not All-inclusive)

• Must complete applicable discipline Certification (e.g. DISCO certification for Infosec Security Specialist) within 1 year of assuming duties.
• Identify and resolve highly complex issues to prevent cyber attacks on information systems and to keep computer information systems secure from interruption of service, intellectual property theft, network viruses, data mining, financial theft, and theft of sensitive customer data, allowing business to continue as normal
• Design, install, and manage security mechanisms that protect networks and information systems against hackers, breaches, viruses, and spyware
• Respond to incidents, investigates violations, and recommend enhancements to plug potential security gaps
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, analyze crime, and recommend appropriate courses of action to prevent or eliminate threats
• Compile data and analyze results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources
• Coordinate any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job certifications with applicable entities.
• Provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems
  
  
  

Salary Range: $95,000 - $155,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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