Cyber Security Specialist

Agile Defense; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense, Inc. is actively seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to safeguard information systems at Fort Huachuca. The role requires a Secret clearance, SEC+ certification, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

You will perform RMF-related tasks, document artifacts, and support ATO processes. You will coordinate with government counterparts, maintain DoDNET repositories, and ensure accurate, timely documentation and compliance across DoD security controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; or an associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; or 60 semester hours toward a degree with 4 years of experience; or 6+ years of related experience.
• Security+ (SEC+) certification required.
• Experience with DoD RMF, authorization to operate (ATO), and security assessment processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of ACAS, eMASS, STIG checklists, and POAM processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the JITC ATO process by documenting authorization efforts and maintaining artifacts.
• Provide weekly and monthly status updates on tasks and funding.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and properly formatted.
• Maintain DoDNET repositories and coordinate with Government for artifacts (drawings, SOPs, STIGs, ACAS reports).
• Perform periodic reviews of assets and ensure compliance with RMF controls.

Skills

Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

60 sem hours toward degree

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

STIG checklists

POA&M

DoDNET

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1997

Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Fort Huachuca

Clearance Level: Secret

Required Certification(s): Sec+

SUMMARY:

Performs cybersecurity related tasks designed to safeguard the security of systems and information assets by protecting against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Manages information systems security, including disaster recovery, database protection and software development. Performs technical support focused on the development, operation, management, and enforcement of security capabilities for systems and networks.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the JITC’s Authorization to Operate (ATO) by providing focused input into the systems that document JITC authorization efforts. Collect, investigate, monitor, update, review and catalog documentation. Documentation includes but is not limited to drawings, written artifacts, procedures POA&M, and similar documents needed for JITC to meet requirements for JITC IA Controls of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as well as any Operational Orders or Directives when presented to the Command for response (data calls). The contractor will ensure the collected artifacts meet the standards established by the Government for accuracy, format, timeliness and integrity.

• Provide weekly and monthly status updates on all tasks within requirement.
• Provide monthly funding updates for requirements.
• Ensure all deliverables are in the correct format, spelling, and grammer.
• Ensure the document has no incomprehensible statements, broken links, missing material, or other issues.
• Responsible for the semi-annual review and update of documents under the purview of this role.
• Use standard applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Visio, and Adobe Pro.
• Must meet expectations to obtain a recommendation for authorization from the Security Compliance Assessor (SCA) from DISA Risk Executive Office.
• Maintain a repository, accessible via DoDNET for tracking draft and signed copies of documents.
• Update DoD, DISA, and JITC repositories and databases.
• Coordinate with the Government in the collection of drawings, SOP's, STIG checklists, ACAS reports, POA&M updates, PPSM updates, briefings, and other artifacts.
• Conduct physical location and system reviews, including those requesting permission to operate or connect to the JITC infrastructure.
• Conduct continual review of assets with tools such as STIG checklists, and ACAS data for completeness to maintain eMASS records.

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION

Certifications: SEC+

Education and Years of Experience:

Requires a bachelor’s degree; or an associate’s degree and at least 2 years of experience; a minimum of 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience; or at least 6 years of experience is required.

Additional certificates (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum, and experience must be related to the job duties.

Additional Skills Required

• Analyzes information security systems and applications then recommends and develops effective security measures.
• Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.
• Evaluates IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and establishes controls to mitigate loss.
• Determines and recommends improvements in current risk management controls and implementation of systems changes or upgrades.
• Works with end users to determine needs, implements policies and procedures, and tracks compliance through the organization. Establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies, goals and procedures for the information security function.
• Implements network security policies and procedures, ensures network (LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice) security access, and protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
• Familiarity and knowledge of ACAS, eMASS, STIG checklists, and POAM's is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Indoor atmosphere

Strength Demands:Minimal possible occasional lift requirements

Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, climb stairs, and repetitive motion

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities