Cybersecurity Specialist- On Site- NY Location

AET FEDERAL INC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

AET Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Navy Nuclear Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) Mission Support Division as an on-site cybersecurity lead, at Schenectady, NY or West Mifflin, PA. You will drive compliance reviews, develop local policies, and lead security surveys across sites, coordinating with BPMI offices.

The role requires government-level clearance and the ability to work part-time with core hours, delivering strong cybersecurity posture for the nuclear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of directly relevant experience or a master's with 2+ years.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at U.S. Government GS-12 level leading cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' access authorization prior to contract start.
• Be able to work Part-Time; Core hours 9:00AM to 3:00PM local time Monday-Friday.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and management of classified and unclassified cybersecurity programs at each site office.
• Ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements and Cyber Security Program/Risk Management guidelines.
• Develop and maintain local cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range plans.
• Plan, schedule, and lead cybersecurity compliance reviews and formal security surveys at NRLFO and contractor facilities.
• Evaluate contractor-implemented information security programs and identify findings, vulnerabilities, and non-compliance.
• Document and report results of reviews/audits, including findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and provide occasional support to satellite locations.

Skills

Cybersecurity auditing

Compliance reviews

Vulnerability assessments

Risk analysis

Policy development

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

About the Role

AET Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist located in either West Mifflin, PA or Schenectady, NY to support the Department of Energy's Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) Mission Support Division as the on-site Cybersecurity Specialist. You'll lead classified and unclassified cybersecurity program implementation, drive compliance reviews and security surveys, and help NRLFO strengthen its cybersecurity posture across multiple site locations supporting the nuclear Navy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and management of classified and unclassified cybersecurity programs at each site office
• Ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements and Cyber Security Program/Risk Management guidelines
• Develop and maintain local cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range plans
• Plan, schedule, and lead cybersecurity compliance reviews and formal security surveys at NRLFO and contractor facilities
• Evaluate contractor-implemented information security programs (policies, procedures, system security plans, technical controls) and identify findings, vulnerabilities, and non-compliance
• Document and report results of reviews/audits, including findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
• Recommend and lead process-improvement initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity and IT management practices
• Advise and train personnel on cybersecurity policy implementation
• Coordinate and provide occasional support to satellite locations (BPMI Pittsburgh, BPMI Schenectady, Idaho Branch Office, Kesselring Site Office, BAPL)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (relevant field) + 4 years of directly relevant experience; OR Master's degree (related field) + 2 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at (or equivalent to) U.S. Government GS-12 level leading cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses (Required)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" access authorization prior to contract start (Required)
• Be able to work Part-Time; Core hours 9:00AM to 3:00PM local time Monday-Friday
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives — DOE Orders, NNSA policies, DoD instructions, and Intelligence Community directives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex findings/recommendations to senior leadership
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and shifting priorities in a high-visibility, mission-focused environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
• Familiarity with software design concepts, multiple IT disciplines, and IT infrastructure components
• Demonstrated success improving IT/cybersecurity processes; ability to manage multiple projects to completion
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience drafting security plans, SOPs, or organizational directives