IT Systems Security Specialist with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

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. The role focuses on leading cybersecurity reviews, RMF compliance, and enterprise-wide network planning for DoD projects in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ISSM/IV&V, supporting governance, and producing ongoing metrics and oversight across security controls, with eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM with 10+ years of DoD program experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 15+ years of DoD program experience.
• Capable of leading, coordinating and executing IT system planning and assessment activities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cybersecurity review with recommendations for the enterprise.
• Collaborate with ISSM and IV&V teams to plan, design and maintain network infrastructure.
• Support IT governance reviews and update cyber direction/guidance as needed.
• Document and analyze complex network engineering drawings for accuracy.
• Lead status reporting on cybersecurity controls and monitoring outcomes.
• Provide expertise to improve agency defensive cyber operations capabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity review

RMF familiarity

ISSM collaboration

Network design review

Project leadership

Education

Master's in STEM

Bachelor's in STEM (alt)

Tools

RMF

Job description

Position Overview Type: Full-Time Location: Dahlgren, VA Travel: None expected Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required 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
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance 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. Salary range: $138,000 - $165,000