Agile Defense

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

Cyber Security Specialist Associate

Security Governance, Risk & CompliancePosted on Nov 12

Full-timeFort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ, USA$80k - $93k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and 4–5 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience.
An active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
One of the listed certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE, Cloud+, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GIAC Security Essentials, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
Knowledge of network-specific Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides and checklists.
Knowledge of asset scanning.
Experience performing audits within a Department of Defense organization.
Experience with the Risk Management Framework and vulnerability management.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and operate keyboards, phones, and controls.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine Information Assurance audits on information systems to ensure security controls are applied and maintained.
Evaluate information systems for compliance with Risk Management Framework 800-53 controls and special directives.
Assist with continuous monitoring of Risk Management Framework packages in eMASS, including plans of action and milestones, test results, and risk assessments.
Record and prepare audit artifacts and maintain current repositories of system Risk Management Framework documentation.
Support certification and accreditation by developing security and contingency plans and conducting risk and vulnerability assessments.
Use National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-series Special Publications as references for certification and accreditation, system security plans, risk assessments, and security requirements.
Create, edit, and review organization- and team-level documentation; assist in developing security tactics, techniques, and procedures, standard operating procedures, processes, plans, and diagrams.
Use automated security scanning tools, including SCAP, ACAS, and Tychon, to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Analyze and report findings to technical teams and leadership for tracking and mitigation.
Research technical-team requests for information regarding Defense Information Systems Agency STIG checklists and Department of Defense and Army regulations.
Explain requirements to systems administrators to ensure understanding.
Review proposed courses of action and recommend secure options that balance operational and mission requirements.
Identify, track, and remediate security risks on information systems.
Prepare and deliver detailed written reports and oral presentations to security and information assurance managers and organizational leaders or staff.
Coordinate with internal and external entities to improve processes and procedures and ensure effective analysis, tracking, mitigation, and reporting.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and management to resolve compliance issues.
Support or lead special projects and complete other duties assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
Knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Tychon vulnerability scanning and reporting.
Knowledge of ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS).

Salary Range: 80000 to 93000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 2007

Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist – Associate (Cybersecurity)

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): CompTIA Security+ CE, Cloud+, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GIAC Security Essentials, Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Job Description

Responsible for the day to day operations of conducting routine IA Audits on all Information Systems (IS) to ensure the appropriate IA security controls have been applied and maintained
Evaluate IS for compliance in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) 800-53 Controls and Special Directives
Assist with the continuous monitoring of RMF packages within eMASS (POA&Ms, Test Results, Risk Assessments, etc.)
Record and/or prepare artifacts associated with the audit to ensure a repository for all system RMF documentation is kept current
Provide Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans by conducting risk and vulnerability assessments
Use the 800 Series NIST Special Publications as reference for C&A, system security plans, risk assessment, and other security requirements
Create, edit, and review organization and team level documentation for clarity and accuracy and assist with development of security related TTPs, SOPs, processes, plans, or diagrams
Use automated security scanning tools (SCAP, ACAS, Tychon, etc.) to identify potential vulnerabilities
Analyze and report findings to technical teams and leadership for appropriate tracking and mitigation
Research RFIs from technical teams regarding DISA STIG checklists, and DOD/Army regulations
Explain requirements to systems administrators in detail to ensure proper understanding and clarity
Review proposed courses of action from technical teams and recommend the most secure option while balancing operations and/or mission requirements
Assist in the identification, tracking and remediation of security risks discovered on information systems
Prepare and deliver detailed written reports and oral presentations to the Security Manger, Information Assurance Manager and other senior leaders or staff within the organization
Coordinate with both internal and external entities to improve established processes and procedures; ensuring efficient execution of all analysis, tracking, mitigation and reporting requirements
Coordinate directly with cross functional teams and management to resolve all compliance issues
Support and/or lead special projects as required
Complete other duties as assigned by management

Education and Background

Bachelor degree, and 4-5 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience

CompTIA Security+ CE, Cloud+, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GIAC Security Essentials, Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Required Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of network specific DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and checklists

Knowledge of asset scanning

Experience performing audits within a DoD organization

Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and vulnerability management

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and Tychon Vulnerability scanning and reporting
Knowledge of ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)

Working Conditions

100% on-site
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
Fine motor skills, with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the Company

Agile Defense

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

Agile Defense provides IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government, including digital transformation, IT modernization, and a Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to defend against cyber threats. Its services support national security and civilian missions across federal agencies, delivered through various contract vehicles. The company expands its capabilities through acquisitions (IntelliBridge and XOR Security) and focuses on AI-enabled workforce transformation and enterprise IT to enhance government operations. Unlike many suppliers, Agile Defense emphasizes a government-focused portfolio with a multidimensional VSOC and AI-driven workforce upgrades, positioning itself to meet federal security and modernization needs. The goal is to help federal agencies protect data and systems, modernize IT infrastructure, and improve cyber resilience across national security and civilian missions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1998

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