Senior Cybersecurity Professional

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Professional to join the team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is critical for advancing homeland defense capabilities and involves support in security engineering and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate will have 14+ years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and required certifications such as CISSP and CCSP. A strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks is essential, along with the ability to communicate risks effectively.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of related technical experience.
• Specialized information assurance experience is required.
• Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support information system security engineering activities.
• Apply the cybersecurity risk management framework principles.
• Conduct independent assessments for compliance verification.
• Evaluate security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Guide the development for integrated weapon systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Cloud architecture assessment

DevSecOps proficiency

Technical oversight

Research and learning

Risk assessment communication

Proficiency in security domains

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technology

Tools

CISSP

CCSP

CEH

AWS Cloud Security Certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Professional to join the team in Huntsville, Alabama.

Contract Overview

This is a national-level, whole-of-nation initiative in which you will play a critical role in advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual will support information system security engineering activities to ensure security requirements are defined, implemented and tested for complex multi-level security architectures of an advanced USSF system.
• Apply cybersecurity risk management framework principles to the development of integrated weapon systems.
• Assessment and authorization activities to make timely recommendations to the authorizing official based on requirements, security impact levels and projected operational environment.
• Evaluate the threats and vulnerabilities to integrated weapon and information systems to ensure security controls effectively mitigate the risk of exploits.
• Develop acquisition documentation that pertains to cybersecurity to support program management office and contracting officers.
• Conduct and report on independent assessments to verify compliance such as software Certification to Field (CTF). Full-time job with primary work location in Huntsville, AL with frequent US travel.
• Guide the development and implementation of cybersecurity for an Integrated Weapon System Develop/Test for Cloud Ground Environment and ensure Software Assurance of Mission Unique Software Support information system security authorization to operate.

Required Qualifications

• Firm understanding of the DoD 8500.1-M, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-218, and 800-190.
• Expertise in cloud "as a service" architecture components and how to assess against the NIST SP controls. Strong understanding behind implementation details of DOW end-to-end zero trust architecture solutions.
• Ability to evaluate DevSecOps process, agile methodology and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline to ensure cybersecurity requirements are baked-in early during development.
• Adept at working with software developers and engineers providing technical oversight and guidance to securely architect system components.
• Strong research skills and a desire to learn new (emerging OR existing but unfamiliar) technologies such as public and private cloud solutions in multi-level environments.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and articulate risk, including to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated history finding unique mitigations to varied systems' security challenges.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in at least one area of security (e.g. space systems, cloud, software, networking).
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Education and Experience

• 14+ years' of related technical experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technology is required.
• Specialized information assurance experience is required.

Certifications

• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• AWS or other cloud technology security certification

Required Security Clearance

Must have Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI Eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.