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Cybersecurity Specialist

HX5
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Cybersecurity Specialist

Cyber Security III

Schriever Space Force Base

Colorado Springs, CO

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Leverage technical skills and knowledge to support mission-oriented cybersecurity.
  • Engineer systems to function with the required security features in place.
  • Conduct periodic manual and automated scans and inspections to ensure compliance with the Exercises and Risk
  • Management Framework (RMF) accreditations issued by the MDA Authorizing Official.
  • Support to Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) reporting requirements and ensuring security patches are installed, as appropriate.
  • Manage System Security Plan documentation in eMASS and update the eMASS Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) IAW RMF continuous monitoring requirements.
  • Periodically conduct a complete review of each systems' RMF Control Compliance Indicators (CCI) and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.
  • Apply cybersecurity principals to provide realistic configuration management solutions designed to enhance the cybersecurity posture

Salary Information : This position is expected to pay $92,300 - $117,300 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience :

  • Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience :
  • HS Diploma (or GED) and four (4) years of general experience.

  • Associate's degree and two (2) years of general experience.
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Must have 2 years of Cyber Security and / or IT experience
  • Must be familiar with Trellix / McAfee products, i.e. HBSS, ESS, ENS
  • Must be familiar with eMASS and updating the eMASS Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) IAW RMF continuous monitoring requirements.
  • Must have a current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification (Security CE)
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Desired Requirements :

  • Be able to thoroughly document work and adhere to DoD and MDA level enterprise processes & procedures.
  • Have knowledge of BMDS, War-games and Exercises.
  • Have knowledge of NIST 800-53 accreditation documentation and processes
  • Have experience with Multi-Factor technology (RSA and PKI); Common Criteria requirements; FIPS 140-2 standards; patch management; vulnerability management; Ports, Protocols, and Services Management.
  • Be familiar with central log servers (ELASTIC or ArcSight).
  • Be familiar with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
  • Have experience with SCCM, WSUS, and ACAS.
  • Have knowledge of Windows 10 update and patch management process and procedures.
  • Be familiar with Linux operating systems.
  • Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

    This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

    Other Position Requirements :

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Must be able to travel, including air travel.
  • Must have a valid Drivers License.
  • HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include :

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Identity Protection
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter / Transit Spending Accounts
  • Group Legal Coverage Options
  • Pet Insurance
  • HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

    HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

    ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE :

    If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

    Salary : $92,300 - $117,300

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