Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II - Intermediate

ITC Defense; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Competitive salaries with incentives

Positive work environment

Job summary

ITC Defense is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II – Intermediate to support cybersecurity activities for DoD systems and enclave environments. The role focuses on assessment and authorization, control evaluation, vulnerability management, and maintaining cybersecurity documentation and artifacts.

Responsibilities include developing and updating artifacts for A&A, preparing evidence for packages, evaluating controls, managing POA&Ms in eMASS, and coordinating with government and contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or cybersecurity field and at least 5 years of cybersecurity experience; OR
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Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity policies and practices to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity artifacts for A&A activities.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for authorization packages.
• Evaluate security controls through testing and analysis.
• Manage POA&Ms in eMASS and submit workflows.
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot cybersecurity issues in enclave environments.
• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel on cyber requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

DoD cybersecurity knowledge

Artifact development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in non-STEM with DoD experience

Associate's degree in STEM or cybersecurity

Tools

McAfee Endpoint Security

ACAS

Splunk

eMASS/POA&M tooling

Job description

Location: Huntsville AL

Position: Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II - Intermediate

Overview:

ITC Defense is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II – Intermediate to support cybersecurity activities for Department of Defense (DoD) systems and enclave environments. The position supports cybersecurity assessment and authorization, security control evaluation, vulnerability management, and the development and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation and authorization artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity policies, tools, procedures, and established practices to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities while supporting overall system security objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity artifacts supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for authorization packages.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of security controls through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) in eMASS.
• Submit and manage eMASS workflows.
• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software cybersecurity issues within enclave environments.
• Review technical assessment reports and assist with prioritizing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to address cybersecurity requirements and security-related issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or cybersecurity-related field from an accredited institution and at least 5 years of cybersecurity technical experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a non-STEM/non-cybersecurity field and at least 7 years of DoD cybersecurity technical experience supporting missile defense or other complex DoD programs/projects; OR
• Associate's degree in a STEM or cybersecurity-related field and at least 10 years of DoD cybersecurity experience supporting missile defense or other complex DoD programs/projects.
• IAT Level II certification meeting DoD requirements.
• Technical certification or at least 2 years of hands‑on experience with one or more of the following:
• McAfee Endpoint Security
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Splunk
• Network, enclave, or system security toolsets
• Experience reviewing technical assessment results and prioritizing cybersecurity corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting technical reviews, management, or assessment of:

• Software and cloud environments
• Firewalls
• Network defense
• Ports, protocols, and services
• DevSecOps environments
• Experience supporting DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and eMASS.
• Experience supporting missile defense or other complex DoD programs.

Why work at ITC Defense:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

We are an organization of many diverse business opportunities, but each and every one of them centers around our people. ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. ITC Defense welcomes resume submissions directly from individual job seekers. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be honored.

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