What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Operations Technician position at Silotech Group Inc?
Overview
Silotech Group provides Advanced Cyber Solutions, Intelligence Solutions, Enterprise/Cloud IT Services and Products, and Managed IT/Security Services to Federal, State, and Commercial clients. We deliver agile technical solutions tailored to meet complex challenges across cybersecurity, data, and enterprise platforms through trust-driven and collaborative relationships. Our vision is to help customers achieve their most challenging goals by unifying innovation, integrity, and exemplary services and products.
This role directly supports the Cybersecurity Lead and Program Manager in securing information systems across defense-related projects. The Cybersecurity Technician is responsible for implementing cybersecurity measures, supporting RMF accreditation, and maintaining security compliance across diverse environments and locations. This position plays a key role in ensuring systems are accredited, securely configured, and aligned with DoD cybersecurity policies and protocols.
This job description is in consideration of a proposal contract, and is aligned for future business development.
Location
San Antonio, TX (AT&T Facility)
Clearance Requirements
Secret
Essential Role and Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity Documentation & RMF Support: Assist in drafting and maintaining cybersecurity artifacts including Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authorization to Operate (ATO), and RMF packages.
- Security Configuration Management: Implement and validate secure configurations for all project hardware and software components to ensure compliance with security controls.
- Security Protocols Implementation: Apply security policies, procedures, and countermeasures to defend systems against cyber threats and ensure secure operations.
- System Accreditation: Support the development of system documentation, configuration settings, and self-assessments necessary for favorable RMF accreditation outcomes.
- Compliance Maintenance: Ensure that updates, patches, and software changes do not compromise approved security configurations.
- Prototyping & Testing Support: Collaborate with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, test, and deliver secure system prototypes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, program managers, and cybersecurity leadership to document and execute security-related activities across systems and subsystems.
- Security Engineering Practices: Research and contribute to trusted computing architectures and best practices in cybersecurity engineering.
Qualifications
Education
Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance roles.
- Proficient in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), system hardening, and compliance standards.
- Experience with ATO/IATT processes and producing cybersecurity documentation for system accreditation.
Certifications
Required: DoD 8570 IAM Level II (e.g., CAP, CASP , CISM, CISSP (Associate), GSLC, or CCISO).
Preferred: Advanced certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CAP).
