Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced; IAT III
Listed on 2026-01-27
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced (IAT III)
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OpportunityPeople Tec is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced (IAT III) to support our Huntsville, AL location.
Serving as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR). Compiling, editing, coordinating, and updating cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service.
Advising 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).
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
- Master’s in STEM / Cyber‑related field or equivalent from an accredited institution with 5 Years of Cyber technical experience
- Acceptable alternative:
Bachelor’s Degree in a non‑STEM / Cyber‑related field with 8 years DoD cyber technical experience and knowledge demonstrated in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD programs / projects (additional years of experience may replace the degree with a government‑approved waiver)
- Acceptable alternative:
- IAT III Certification prior to accepting position
- Must have taken an A&A package through the RMF process using eMASS
- 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 with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions. Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of position acceptance
- Additional capabilities (not required but supportive of the MDA mission) Experience in technical review / management / assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and/or Dev Sec Ops
- Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
- This job description is not intended to comprehensively list all tasks, activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- There is none, but the employee may coach and mentor other employees.
- Professional office in which typical office equipment and information technology is used.
- The physical demands described must be met to perform the essential functions of the job – able to: see, hear, and speak; repeatedly lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended time; use a personal computer and common peripheral devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, displays, printer).
- Full-time, 40‑hour work week, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
- Some travel is expected for this position.
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