Cybersecurity Specialist

Zachary Piper, LLC; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to join a mission-focused team protecting DoD information systems. The role is on-site in Fort Rucker, AL, administering security tools, handling vulnerability remediation, and ensuring RMF/NIST compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in cybersecurity, DoD regulatory knowledge, and an active Secret clearance. A DoD 8570 IAT II certification is required, with CySA+ obtainable within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, vulnerability management, or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance required; DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP, CND, GSEC, GICSP, or CCNA Security).
• CySA+ must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Host Based Security System (HBSS), and ACAS.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, prioritize risks, and coordinate remediation with system admins.
• Configure and maintain endpoint protection, host-based firewall, and DLP technologies.
• Develop security reports and dashboards using data from ACAS, ePO, Elastic, and other platforms.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF requirements, NIST standards, and cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Information assurance

Cybersecurity

Security compliance

RMF knowledge

NIST SP 800-37

A&A documentation

PowerShell scripting

Data analysis

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

Trellix ePO

Elastic

CIS Benchmarks

SCAP tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support a company focused on securing and maintaining DoD information systems through vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and cybersecurity compliance initiatives. This position is on-site in Fort Rucker, AL. The Cybersecurity Specialist will administer enterprise security tools, support vulnerability remediation efforts, and ensure systems remain compliant with DoD cybersecurity standards. Join a mission-focused team dedicated to protecting critical Army information systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities for the Cybersecurity Specialist include:

• Manage and administer Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Host Based Security System (HBSS), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, prioritize risks, and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators.
• Configure and maintain endpoint protection, host-based firewall, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Develop security reports and dashboards using data from ACAS, ePO, Elastic, and other enterprise platforms.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF requirements, NIST standards, and organizational cybersecurity policies.

Required Qualifications for the Cybersecurity Specialist include:

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, vulnerability management, or a related field.
• Experience with ACAS, HBSS, Trellix ePO, PowerShell scripting, Elastic, CIS Benchmarks, and SCAP tools.
• Knowledge of RMF, A&A documentation, NIST SP 800-37, Army regulations, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required (Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP, CND, GSEC, GICSP, or CCNA Security). CySA+ must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held.

Compensation for the Cybersecurity Specialist include:

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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