Senior Cyber Consultant
Huntsville, AL 
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Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
A Day in the Life of a Senior Cyber Consultant:

On any given day, our team also responds to security incidents, researches and analyzes emerging threats, and conducts security testing and technical troubleshooting as issues arise within the customer environment. The specific tasks and projects will vary depending on the team, security focus area, and current company priorities.
A Senior Cyber Consultant will routinely:
  • Attend customer cybersecurity meetings.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to mitigate security risks.
  • Be a lead voice within the organization on all cybersecurity-related efforts.
  • Create and Maintain ATO, RMF, and FedRAMP documentation as needed.
  • Train and mentor junior members of the cybersecurity team.
  • Attend training sessions on new security tools to stay updated in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
  • Scan for and remediate vulnerabilities in critical systems while documenting the process and sending results as deliverables to various customers as needed.
This job is for you if you:
  • If you love a customer-focused, fast-paced, exciting work environment that makes a real difference to our end users and those they protect.
  • Have excellent communication skills and can confidently give input on cybersecurity-related topics and decisions based on the changing requirements of our customers and regulations.
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate the potential outcomes of various actions and make optimal decisions.
  • Exemplifies strong judgment, a commitment to high ethical standards, and a drive for excellence in customer service, compliance, inclusion, and innovation.
  • Can thrive in a Scrum operations-based environment.
What we are expecting from you (i.e., the qualifications you must have):
  • A Bachelor's Degree with 8-10 years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent applicable experience or education, preferably within a DoD environment.
  • A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
  • Experience creating and updating security documentation and writing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Experience with DoD system hardening and cyber monitoring tools. (ACAS, EvalSTIG, STIGViewer, Splunk)
  • Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO), self-assessment, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes.
  • Experience with the RMF process and documentation.
  • Experience with the FedRAMP process and documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems is a plus.
  • Familiarity with log analysis.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting applications and IT systems is a plus.
  • Experience with Active Directory is a plus.
  • Experience with eMass is a plus.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Level of Security Clearance: This position requires a Secret Clearance or eligibility for one. Applicants must be US Citizens for consideration.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category that is protected by federal, state, or local laws.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8 to 10 years
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