Cybersecurity Specialist

Thompson Gray Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Gray Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a cyber security specialist for an Army program office.

The role develops security documentation and procedures to ensure DoD compliance and to obtain Authorizations To Operate (ATO) for information systems operated by the office. The candidate will work with internal and external agencies to implement RMF, CNSSI categorization, and NIST SP 800-53 controls, performing privacy impact analyses as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field.
• 5 years general MIS and/or cybersecurity experience.
• Existing SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Experience supporting or working in an Army Program/Product office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing RMF documentation to fulfill FISMA 2014 requirements.
• Categorizing a webserver in accordance to CNSSI 1253.
• Implementing security controls from NIST SP 800-53.
• Working with IS Owners and ISSM to document RMF requirements.
• Developing and implementing standardized policies and procedures for control families identified for implementation.
• Collaborating with NEC to ensure production servers are operational.
• Performing privacy impact analysis to ensure PII is not compromised.

Skills

Independent work

Excellent communication

Cybersecurity experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The selected candidate will work as a cyber security specialist at an Army program office. The cybersecurity specialist will support the program office in developing security documentation and procedures in coordination with both internal and external agencies to insure compliance with Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and to obtain Authorizations To Operate (ATOs) for information systems operated by the office.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Worksite details

Onsite

Duties will include

• Developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation to fulfill the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) 2014 requirements


• Categorizing a webserver(s) in accordance to the Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253


• Implementing security controls from NIST SP 800-53


• Working directly with the Information System Owners and ISSM to document the requirements for RMF


• Developing and implementing standardized policies and procedures for the control families identified for implementation


• Working with the local Network Enterprise Center (NEC) to ensure the production servers are operational


• Performing privacy impact analysis to ensure Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is not compromised

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field


• 5 years general Management Information Systems and/or cybersecurity experience


• Existing SECRET security clearance


• Ability to work independently


• Excellent communication skills


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite products


• Experience supporting or working in an Army Program/Product office preferred

Why join Thompson Gray

• Thompson Gray is a multi-year winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Best Places to Work, recognized for our exceptional company culture that values employees and customers alike.


• Here’s what makes Thompson Gray special:


• Competitive pay based on your qualifications


• Excellent benefits, including:


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance


• 401(k) plan with employer match


• Additional perks:


• TG Swag - receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home


• Dependent Scholarship Program - supporting the education of employees' children


• Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education


• Professional Development opportunities


• Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling


• Annual donation to the charity of your choice


• Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party

Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.

Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, or protected veteran status. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.