Cybersecurity Specialist IAT III - Advanced

Position Overview

Type: Full-Time • Location: Colorado Springs, CO • Travel: Yes • Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility • Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required. Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities using automated scanning tools and manual methods; coordinate mitigation activities.
• Manage the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program for Department of Defense (DoD) Information Systems, ensuring timely remediation of identified risks.
• Oversee the Incident Response Program, including drafting incident response policies and delivering annual training to organizational personnel.
• Monitor and interpret Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) and other cybersecurity directives from the DoD Information Network (DODIN) to ensure compliance.
• Develop, review, and edit Statements of Work (SOWs) in support of cybersecurity and IT initiatives.
• Identify customer requirements and translate them into actionable project plans with schedules, milestone tracking, and deadline management.
• Make informed decisions when presented with multiple technical or operational options.
• Conduct quality control and assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with established standards and objectives.
• Create, refine, and present executive-level briefing materials that clearly communicate complex cybersecurity issues and project status to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in STEM/Cyber-related field or equivalent with 5 years of cyber technical experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a non-STEM/Cyber field with 8 years of DoD cyber technical experience, including missile defense or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.
• IAT III Certification required prior to accepting the position.
• Must have technical certification or 3 years’ experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets; certification in required tools must be achieved within 6 months of position acceptance.
• Additional experience in technical review, management, or assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and/or DevSecOps is supportive of the MDA mission.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range: 125k - 150k
• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance