Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II Intermediate

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II Intermediate to support enclave security activities in Dahlgren, VA on-site. This full-time role centers on accreditation and authorization support, security control testing, and ongoing Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management in eMASS , with clear expectations around documentation, evidence gathering, and troubleshooting of enclave cybersecurity issues.

The position requires an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret , along with IAT II certification prior to accepting the role. Candidates must also meet tool and certification timelines tied to required cybersecurity technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity policy, tools, and procedures to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
• Gather, develop, and update artifacts that support system Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Prepare artifacts and evidence used to build an authorization package.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of security controls through testing and supporting documentation.
• Manage Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) items in eMASS .
• Submit eMASS workflows related to authorization and security processes.
• Use knowledge of standard cybersecurity concepts, practices, and procedures to complete enclave security goals.
• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software cybersecurity problems within the enclave environment.
• Work with extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security objectives.
• Operate under general supervision, typically reporting to the network manager / government cyber manager .

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM / cyber-related field (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, plus at least 5 years of cyber technical experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s degree outside STEM/cyber with 7 years of DoD cyber technical experience and demonstrated knowledge in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.
• Alternative: Associate degree in STEM/cyber with 10 years of DoD cyber experience and demonstrated knowledge in cyber and missile defense related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.
• IAT II certification prior to accepting the position.
• Technical certification or 2 years’ experience with McAfee Endpoint Security , Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) , Splunk , and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets, including reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions.
• Achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of position acceptance.
• Security clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.

Technologies

• eMASS
• McAfee Endpoint Security
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Splunk

Benefits

• 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

Travel

• Some travel expected (10%).

Preferred Experience

• Experience in technical review, management, or assessment of software, cloud, firewalls, network defense, ports, protocols, and services management, and/or DevSecOps.

Salary Range: $117,000 - $142,000 per year.