Cyber Security Specialist – Associate (Cybersecurity)

Agile Defense is seeking an Associate Cyber Security Specialist to support information assurance activities at Fort Huachuca, AZ on a 100% onsite basis. This role supports IA audits, RMF compliance, continuous monitoring, and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) efforts, with work centered on maintaining security controls and producing audit-ready documentation.

The position is based in Fort Huachuca, Arizona and requires a DoD Secret clearance to start. The selected candidate will help evaluate systems, assess risk and vulnerabilities, and coordinate reporting and remediation tracking with technical teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day support for routine IA Audits across all Information Systems (IS), ensuring required IA security controls are applied and maintained.
• Evaluate IS compliance against the Risk Management Framework (RMF) 800-53 Controls and applicable Special Directives.
• Assist with continuous monitoring of RMF packages in eMASS, including POA&Ms, test results, and risk assessments.
• Record and/or prepare audit and RMF artifacts to keep a current repository of system RMF documentation.
• Provide C&A support by performing risk and vulnerability assessments used in the development of security and contingency plans.
• Use NIST 800 Series Special Publications as references for C&A, system security plans, risk assessment, and related security requirements.
• Create, edit, and review organization and team documentation for clarity and accuracy; support development of security TTPs, SOPs, processes, plans, or diagrams.
• Use automated security scanning tools such as SCAP, ACAS, and Tychon to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Analyze and report findings to technical teams and leadership to support tracking and mitigation.
• Research RFIs from technical teams related to DISA STIG checklists and DoD/Army regulations, and explain requirements in detail to systems administrators.
• Review proposed courses of action from technical teams and recommend the most secure option while balancing operational or mission requirements.
• Support identification, tracking, and remediation of security risks found on information systems.
• Prepare written reports and deliver oral presentations to the Security Manager, Information Assurance Manager, and other senior leaders.
• Coordinate with internal and external entities to improve established processes, ensuring efficient execution of analysis, tracking, mitigation, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate directly with cross-functional teams and management to resolve compliance issues.
• Support and/or lead special projects as required, and complete other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance (Secret, must have clearance to start).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of network-specific DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and checklists.
• Knowledge of asset scanning.
• Experience performing audits within a DoD organization.
• Experience with RMF and vulnerability management.
• 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.

Technologies

• eMASS (including POA&Ms, test results, risk assessments)
• SCAP, ACAS, Tychon
• NIST 800 Series Special Publications
• DISA STIG
• RMF 800-53 Controls
• Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)
• ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Working Conditions

• 100% onsite work.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Fine motor skills with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls.

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).

Compensation: USD 80,000 - 93,000 per year.

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