Cybersecurity Specialist

HX5 LLC

$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma with 20 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 15 years and 5 years DoD experience or Master's with 12 years and 5 years DoD experience.
  • Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes.
  • Experience with system security engineering and network administration.
  • Solid understanding of NIST 800-53 and DoD security directives.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the ISSM with multifaceted cybersecurity and project management tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with current cybersecurity directives for various systems.
  • Develop and review cybersecurity-related documentation and reports.
  • Support the execution of cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
  • Contribute to program critical documentation like SSP and risk assessments.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Identity Protection
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Full Job Description
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity SME
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio

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 Cybersecurity Specialist in support of the Mobility Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and provide multi-discipline expertise covering project management, system security engineering, system administration, and network administration.
  • Provide direct support to assure compliance to the most current revision of the Security Directives applicable to Platform Information Technology (PIT), PITI and non-PIT systems being supported. ( These include DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity, DoDI 8510.01, RMF for DoD IT, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and directives/guidance identified in DoDI 5000.02.)
  • Provide cybersecurity support to assigned systems and shall assist in developing, modifying, reviewing or coordinating items that include, but are not limited to: PIT determination package, cybersecurity strategy (formerly IAS), System Security Plan (SSP), system controls traceability matrix, risk assessment report, plan of action and milestones, security assessment plan, artifacts for program review and RFP.
  • Assist in executing the cybersecurity RMF to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the DoD acquisition process

Education and Experience:
  • Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience;
    • High school diploma, twenty (20) years of relevant experience, and eight (8) years of DoD experience.
    • Bachelor's degree, fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, and five (5) years of DoD experience.
    • Master's degree, twelve (12) years of relevant experience, and five (5) years of DoD experience.

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 have a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Must be able to travel, including air travel.

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, 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.

CJ

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