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Five Stones Research Corporation

Cybersecurity Specialist IAT III - Advanced

On site

Colorado springs, United states

$ 150,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

15-10-2025

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Skills

Leadership Incident Response Firewalls Endpoint Security Splunk Research Training

Job Specifications

Job Details

Description

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

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Essential Functions

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 2-letter 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), ensuring compliance and appropriate action
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, including schedule development, milestone tracking, and deadline management
Evaluate and 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 updates to senior leadership

Required Education And Experience

Education: 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 other than 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
IAT III Certification prior to accepting 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 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 DevSecOps

What We Offer

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range: 125k - 150k

About the Company

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is a Native American, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. 5SRC delivers multidisciplinary, comprehensive solutions to government and industry partners in a global environment. Know more