Cybersecurity / CMMC Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity / CMMC Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support cybersecurity and CMMC compliance for an on-premise AI system.

The role focuses on protecting CUI, sustaining assessment readiness, addressing vulnerabilities, and producing security evidence for customer review. Key responsibilities include maintaining CMMC Level 2, developing CUI data-handling procedures, and coordinating security evidence for transition activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or compliance experience supporting DoD or similarly controlled environments.
• 5–8 years experience including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 assessments.
• Working knowledge of RMF and DISA STIGs, SCAP, and vulnerability assessment/remediation.
• Eligible for Tier 3 background investigation and access to CUI; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance and keep assessment records current.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity and CUI data-handling procedures including access, retention, protection, and disposal requirements.
• Review system and AI/ML architecture to identify security risks, vulnerabilities, supply-chain concerns, and authorization requirements for future authorization efforts.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation activities, and coordinate security evidence for engineering team.
• Prepare security documentation, incident-response materials, and supporting evidence for customer reviews, assessments, and transition activities.

Skills

5+ years cybersecurity engineering

5–8 years experience

NIST SP 800-171 knowledge

CMMC Level 2 experience

RMF knowledge

DISA STIGs

SCAP

vulnerability assessment

travel on a limited basis

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity / IT / CS

Tools

Security+

CISSP

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity / CMMC Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support cybersecurity and CMMC compliance for an on-premise AI system used in support of the H-1 flight simulator. The position focuses on protecting CUI, sustaining assessment readiness, addressing vulnerabilities, and producing security evidence for customer review and transition activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance and keep required assessment records current.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity and CUI data-handling procedures, including access, retention, protection, and disposal requirements.
• Review system and AI/ML architecture to identify security risks, vulnerabilities, supply-chain concerns, and authorization requirements for future authorization efforts.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation activities, and coordinate the security evidence needed by the engineering team.
• Prepare security documentation, incident-response materials, and supporting evidence for customer reviews, assessments, and transition activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or compliance experience supporting DoD or similarly controlled environments.
• Preferred experience range: 5–8 years, including experience with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the role will be considered regardless of total years of experience.
• Working knowledge of RMF and DISA STIGs, SCAP, and vulnerability assessment and remediation.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis for technical reviews and on-site security activities.
• Eligible for a Tier 3 background investigation and able to obtain and maintain access to CUI; eligibility must remain current throughout employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Equivalent relevant professional or military experience may substitute for a degree.
• Preferred certifications: Security+, CISSP, or a comparable cybersecurity certification.

Additional Experience Areas

• Experience securing AI/ML systems, including model and data supply-chain security and SBOMs.
• Experience supporting ATO/RMF activities for systems deployed on Government networks.
• Experience supporting personnel security or facility security processes.

Relevant Technologies and Frameworks

• NIST SP 800-171
• CMMC Level 2
• RMF
• DISA STIGs
• SCAP
• SBOMs

Location

Huntsville, AL (onsite)