Cybersecurity Associate

Cybersecurity Jobs; Maryland; On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs seeks an operations and compliance support professional embedded in the DEVCOM-CBC G6 Cybersecurity Branch in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role interfaces with the primary contractor for cybersecurity tickets, requests, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities include triage of IT tickets, managing AD accounts and AVS-based workflows, and maintaining SOPs and training records per DoD policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or 5 years of equivalent experience).
• Experience with DoD/Army cybersecurity regulations (AR 25-2, DoD 8570.01-M, RMF).
• Familiarity with AVS or equivalent workforce compliance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate first-response triage for IT tickets and coordinate with branch staff per DoD/Army policy.
• Manage Army Cybersecurity accounts and account creation/deletion via ticketing workflow.
• Conduct audits of network accounts and maintain SOPs for accounts management.

Skills

Active Directory

AVS

PKI hardware tokens

STIG/SRG

DoD RMF

Awareness training

IT ticketing system workflow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or 5 years experience

Tools

Active Directory

Account Validation System (AVS)

PKI hardware tokens

STIG/SRG

Job description

Cybersecurity operations and compliance support role embedded in the DEVCOM-CBC G6 Cybersecurity Branch, acting as the primary contractor interface for cybersecurity tickets, requests, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate first-response triage for DEVCOM-CBC G6 Cybersecurity Branch IT tickets routed by the IT Mission Support Center, coordinating resolution and implementation with branch staff in line with DoD and Army cybersecurity policy
• Manage Army Cybersecurity accounts, including authorizing network account creation and deletion via IT ticketing system workflow
• Conduct out-processing and inactivity audits for unclassified and classified network accounts in accordance with Army Regulation 25-2
• Create and maintain a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) covering the organization G6 accounts management process
• Maintain DoD Cybersecurity Awareness training and compliance records for DEVCOM-CBC personnel, including policy enforcement, weekly metric reporting, and point-of-contact support for training assistance
• Maintain Acceptable Use Policy and Privileged Level Access Agreement compliance for all DEVCOM-CBC personnel
• Maintain the DoD Cybersecurity Workforce program for DEVCOM-CBC per DoD 8570.01-M, including validating certification and training requirements for privileged level access, drafting and maintaining appointment orders, and generating audit and reporting metrics
• Manage the DEVCOM-CBC unit and subordinate subunits within the Account Validation System (AVS)
• Perform DoD RMF Access Control security control group STIG/SRG audits for unclassified and classified Active Directory account Organizational Units
• Execute Enhanced Trusted Agent responsibilities for issuing and maintaining PKI hardware tokens for DEVCOM-CBC personnel for classified systems
• Coordinate first-response activities for Negligent Disclosure of Classified Information incidents in accordance with organization SOPs for incident response
• Perform Software Assurance for new software applications introduced on DEVCOM-CBC unclassified networks, classified networks, and standalone systems
• Perform Hardware Assurance for new IT hardware introduced on DEVCOM-CBC unclassified networks, classified networks, and standalone systems
• Execute data sanitization procedures on CBC equipment designated for turn-in or destruction per Army and NSA data destruction policy and guidelines
• Respond to privileged level access compliance tasks issued by higher headquarters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of the degree
• Working knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity regulations including Army Regulation 25-2, DoD 8570.01-M, and DoD RMF policy
• Experience with Active Directory account management and STIG/SRG audit processes
• Familiarity with the Army Account Validation System (AVS) or equivalent DoD workforce compliance tracking platforms

Technologies

• Active Directory
• Account Validation System (AVS)
• PKI hardware tokens
• STIG/SRG
• DoD Cybersecurity Workforce program
• DoD RMF
• DoD Cybersecurity Awareness training
• IT ticketing system workflow

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance or higher required
• Interim Secret clearance acceptable until full clearance is granted

Certification

• DoDI 8140.03 qualification for DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security Manager (722 Advanced)
• Accepted foundational qualifications include certifications mapped to Work Role 722 Advanced in the current DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix, such as CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, and GSLC

Preferred

• Security+
• SecurityX
• SSCP

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily operates in a professional office environment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, working within or alongside the DEVCOM-CBC G6 Cybersecurity Branch
• Extended use of computer equipment; may require moving between buildings on the installation to support users and coordinate with government staff
• Some work may involve access to classified facilities and systems
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (onsite)
Compensation: USD 72,000 - 118,000 per yearly
Experience: 5 years minimum
Salary range: Based on yearly pay