COLSA Corporation

Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced/IAT III

COLSA Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM/Cyber related field required
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Current IAT III certification
  • Technical certification or 5 years of experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, ACAS, Splunk
  • Strong knowledge in real-time security awareness and operational network systems
  • Active SECRET security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains a cyber-secure environment
  • Monitors and troubleshoots hardware and software issues
  • Plans and accomplishes enclave security goals
  • May lead and supervise IAT personnel
  • Independently solves problems and reports to government managers
  • Advises senior leadership on cybersecurity challenges and improvements
  • Identifies threats and develops action plans for remediation

Benefits

  • Full-time temporary position lasting through September 2026
  • Opportunity to work in a high-security environment
  • Engagement with senior leadership and government entities
  • Potential for substantial experience within cybersecurity policy and strategy development
  • Professional growth through managing and directing teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a full-time temporary position with employment expected to last approximately through September 2026.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):
  • Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment
  • Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment
  • Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals
  • May lead and direct the work of others and / or supervise IAT personnel
  • Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely; Reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements
  • Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)
  • Compiles, edits, coordinates, and updates cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
  • Advises senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements
  • Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources
  • Senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures
  • Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)


Required Experience

  • Bachelors Degree (or higher) in STEM/Cyber related field
  • Minimum of 10 plus years of work-related experience
  • Must have current IAT III (or better) certification
  • Must have a technical certification or 5 years experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions.
  • Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of hire date
  • Strong knowledge base preferred in the areas of: real-time security situational awareness, operational network systems, and security monitoring
  • Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and finding
  • Active SECRET security clearance. U.S Citizenship required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About COLSA Corporation

COLSA Corporation is a technology services and solutions provider primarily serving the U.S. government and defense industry. The company offers a range of services including engineering, program management, cyber security, and information technology. COLSA Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Learn more about COLSA Corporation
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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