Assistant IT Support Lead with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking an Assistant IT Support Lead at Fort Bragg, NC to join the IT Security team. The role requires SECRET clearance and active RMF/ATO experience in a DoD environment.

You will perform vulnerability scans with ACAS/Nessus, support RMF artifacts (SSP, POA&M), hardening systems, and assist in incident response across Windows and Linux.

A degree in IT/Cybersecurity with 5 years of DoD RMF work is required, plus CISSP or CISM with 20 CPD per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in IT/Cybersecurity with 5 years of related experience.
• Active DoD clearance: SECRET as required.
• Current intermediate/advanced certification (CISSP or CISM) with 20 CPD annually.
• Experience with RMF, ATO, eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, and RMF artifacts (SSP, POA&M).

Responsibilities

• Support RMF/ATO activities including documentation, compliance tracking, and package submission.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation; maintain continuous monitoring.
• Assist in system hardening, configuration management, and security architecture planning.
• Assist incident response and ensure timely reporting and resolution.

Skills

RMF

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Network security

System hardening

DoD RMF packages

CISSP/CISM

Windows/Linux security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Associate degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

Nessus/ACAS

SSP/POA&M management

Job description

Position title: Assistant IT Support Lead Location: Fort Bragg (Fort Liberty), NC Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Support IT Operations Branch cybersecurity functions, ensuring systems meet DoD and SOMTC security requirements.
• Assist in RMF/ATO activities including documentation, compliance tracking, and package submission.
• Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans, coordinate remediation actions, and maintain continuous monitoring requirements.
• Support system hardening, configuration management, and security architecture planning.
• Contribute to incident response efforts and ensure timely reporting and resolution.
• Maintain accurate RMF artifacts, audit materials, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and mission support teams to ensure secure and resilient IT operations.
• Bachelors in IT/Cybersecurity, OR associate in IT/Cybersecurity with 5 years of experience.
• Current certification meeting DCWF Information Systems Security Officer (722) at the Intermediate/Advanced level (e.g., CISSP or CISM); minimum 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) annually.
• Cybersecurity principles and methodologies.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Network security architecture and protocols.
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Security system design and implementation.
• Incident response.
• Compliance with NIST, FISMA, and PCI DSS.
• Operating system security (Windows/Linux).
• 2 years managing DoD RMF packages in eMASS; performing vulnerability scans with ACAS/Nessus and analyzing results; developing and maintaining RMF artifacts such as the System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).