IT Systems Security Specialist

Five Stones Research Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our Huntsville‑headquartered team. You will lead cybersecurity reviews, collaborate with ISSM and IV&V, and drive enterprise-wide security planning and governance.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in STEM with extensive DoD experience and the ability to obtain/hold a DoD security clearance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in STEM with at least 10 years of IT experience in missile defense or large DoD programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 15 years of relevant DoD program experience as an alternative.

Responsibilities

• Perform full Cybersecurity review and analysis with recommendations for the Enterprise.
• Collaborate with ISSM and IV&V teams to plan, design, manage and maintain an enterprise-wide network security.
• Support review and updates of IT Governance workflows to reflect Cybersecurity direction.

Skills

RMF expertise

Project leadership

Independent verification & validation

Cybersecurity governance

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Clearance

Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Summary / Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville‑headquartered team.

Essential Functions

• Perform full Cybersecurity review and analysis with recommendations for the Enterprise
• Collaborate daily with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams to plan, design, manage and maintain an enterprise-wide network infrastructure hierarchy
• Support the review process of the IT Governance workflows and update the workflows as appropriate to include Cybersecurity Management and/or Cybersecurity direction/guidance changes
• Support with documenting, developing, reviewing and analyzing complex network engineering drawings and designs for technical accuracy and relevance
• Support network communication requirements related to enterprise and test networks
• Participate in network and systems design reviews to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
• Provide a monthly status report on the oversight, monitoring, metrics, and tracking of the implementation from the approved cybersecurity controls as outlined in the approved Security Plan and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
• Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise and oversight of implementations improving Agency defensive cyber operations capabilities
• Continuously monitor the RMF cybersecurity controls compliance strategies and implementation
• Lead and oversee projects for status and situational awareness, utilizing data from various sources to track aspects of the project portfolio such as funding, status, and milestones
• Research and review team contributions for technical accuracy and relevance based on business, mission, and functional requirements and adherence or compliance with Federal, DoD, and Agency policies
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and validating customer requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field plus 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
• Capable of leading, coordinating, and executing specialized IT system planning, design, maintenance, sustainment, and assessment activities.
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams

What We Offer

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

Salary range: $138,000 - $165,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.