Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

Jobtailor; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greenville, Texas seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to support DoD-aligned accreditation programs. You will manage RMF, vulnerability mitigation, and continuous monitoring across Windows and Linux environments while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires active TS clearance, a strong background with XACTA/EMASS/SNOW, and experience producing SSPs, SARs, and risk assessments for stakeholders and assessors.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years in Cyber; or Graduate Degree with 2+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related cyber experience.
• Experience with accreditation systems: XACTA, EMASS, SNOW.
• Proficient with MS Word, Visio, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST, CNSSI, JSIG, DoD and customer directives.
• Experience with vulnerability management across Windows and Linux.
• Strong ability to communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Experience with XACTA and related tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit, document, and support accreditation of boundaries and networks under guidance.
• Update documentation for information systems within XACTA.
• Interpret vulnerability scans, define remediation plans, and track fixes.
• Prepare SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, risk assessments and artifacts.
• Implement RMF, NIST, CNSSI, JSIG, DoD directives.
• Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation activities.
• Interface with system managers and IT to resolve vulnerabilities.
• Create and update cybersecurity documentation.
• Develop concepts or standards to improve processes and systems.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and compliance status to stakeholders.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

XACTA Accreditation

RMF

Vulnerability Scanning

Windows & Linux

Nessus

Splunk

Documentation

Security Tools

Communication

CNSSI/JSIG/DoD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

XACTA

EMASS

SNOW

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Tenable Nessus

Clam AV

Trellix

ELK Stack

Splunk

Job description

• • Audit, document, and support accreditation of assigned boundaries and networks under the guidance of the ISSM
• • Update pertinent documentation for assigned information systems within XACTA
• • Interpret vulnerability scans, recommend remediation plans, and track vulnerability resolution
• • Prepare, review, and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, and supporting artifacts
• • Interpret and implement cybersecurity requirements under RMF, NIST, CNSSI, JSIG, DoD, and customer directives
• • Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
• • Support Security Test and Evaluation activities, including planning, preparation, execution support, results analysis, and reporting
• • Interface with system managers and IT personnel to resolve identified vulnerabilities
• • Create, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation
• • Develop concepts or standards that improve processes, systems, solutions, or products
• • Communicate cybersecurity risks, requirements, and compliance status to technical and non-technical stakeholders, leadership, customers, and external assessors
• • Adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance required
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related Cyber experience, or Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related Cyber experience
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related Cyber experience
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation systems such as XACTA, EMASS, and SNOW
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Visio, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience working and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of Tenable Nessus, Clam AV, Trellix, ELK Stack, or similar security tools
• Thorough understanding of the Risk Management Framework process
• General knowledge of networking and vulnerability mitigation across Windows and Linux operating systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
• Preferred: Experience with XACTA and XACTA.io; Windows, Linux, UNIX, Solaris, Cisco, Windows Server, system virtualization, and related peripherals; SPLUNK, Security Center/Nessus; configuration, certification, auditing, and analysis of information systems and networks; technical configuration standards; vulnerability scanning and security log results

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity accreditation processes, risk management frameworks, and vulnerability mitigation across various operating systems. Proficient in utilizing security tools and maintaining compliance documentation while effectively communicating risks to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• XACTA Accreditation Systems
• CompTIA Security+ CE Certification
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Vulnerability Scanning and Mitigation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Documentation
• Vulnerability Resolution Tracking
• Risk Assessment Preparation
• Continuous Monitoring Plans Execution
• Accreditation Support
• Security Test and Evaluation
• Networking Knowledge
• Vulnerability Mitigation
• System Configuration Standards
• Technical Configuration Auditing

Soft Skills

• Collaboration in Diverse Teams
• Communication of Cybersecurity Risks

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ CE

Industry Keywords

• NIST
• CNSSI
• JSIG
• DoD
• Accreditation
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Information Systems Security
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Security Log Analysis
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Environment

Tools & Technologies

• XACTA
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Acrobat
• Tenable Nessus
• Clam AV
• Trellix
• ELK Stack
• SPLUNK