Cybersecurity Specialist

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc; Adelphi (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our Mission Support Team in Adelphi, MD, with occasional remote work. The role focuses on cybersecurity project support, standards compliance, reporting, and CORA scheduling across CSSP sites.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage documentation and budgets, and produce performance reports. A TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a related bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent).
• DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required or active eligibility.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables in a dense environment.

Responsibilities

• Support IT and cybersecurity projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Ensure work aligns with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver outcomes on time.
• Assist with budgets, schedules, quality planning, and documentation with stakeholders.
• Produce recurring and ad-hoc reports to assess operational performance.
• Coordinate CORA scheduling and readiness reporting for CSSP sites.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Cloud technology

PMI project mgmt

Communication skills

US Citizen

English fluency

Tableau

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Tableau

JIRA

Confluence

Salesforce

Job description

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission within budget.

This position executes cybersecurity-focused project support and subscriber alignment activities for the CSSP, including standards compliance, reporting, sustainment transition, and CORA scheduling/readiness tracking across all supported sites. This position will be based in Adelphi, MD, with occasional remote work.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Mission Support Team. Duties include:

• Support IT and cybersecurity projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout to meet technical and mission objectives.
• Ensure work aligns with applicable cybersecurity/IT standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers to define requirements, resolve issues, and deliver outcomes within scope and schedule.
• Assist with budgets, schedules, quality planning, and project documentation in partnership with Financial Analysts and Quality Assurance.
• Produce recurring and ad-hoc reporting using qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess operational effectiveness and service delivery performance.
• Support non-traditional subscriber alignment end-to-end (e.g., TEMs, solution development, procurement coordination, configuration, delivery) and transition to sustainment for operational services and renewal.
• Track and coordinate CORA scheduling for all CSSP sites in accordance with CSSP timeframes/inspection schedules, and report CORA readiness status to customer sites and the C5ISR Center CSSP.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following:

• Bachelors Degree required (related field preferred), with 8 yrs experience or 10 yrs of additional relevant experience
• DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance Required
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize various tasks and assignments in a dense environment to meet defined and/or undefined deliverables.
• Proficiency in delivering concise briefs and reports to large groups and senior leaders, with strong communication skills to effectively convey complex cybersecurity concepts.
• Possess expertise in cloud technology, with a strong understanding of cloud platforms, services, and best practices relevant to cybersecurity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, to efficiently manage and prioritize high volumes of email communication, ensuring timely responses and effective correspondence management.
• Familiarity with Army and DoD policies influencing the cybersecurity community, ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant regulations and directives.
• Utilize project management principles and methodologies (PMI) to effectively plan, execute, and complete tasks, ensuring efficient project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Preferred experience in using Tableau, JIRA, Confluence, and Salesforce.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent English
• Must be a US Citizen.

Read about our benefits here:

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.