Assistant IT Support Lead

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC • Fayetteville, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the IT Operations Branch cybersecurity functions, ensuring systems meet DoD and SOMTC security requirements. The Assistant IT Support Lead will assist in Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including documentation, compliance tracking, and package submission. Responsibilities also include conducting and analyzing vulnerability scans, coordinating remediation actions, and maintaining continuous monitoring requirements. The position supports system hardening, configuration management, and security architecture planning, and contributes to incident response efforts, ensuring timely reporting and resolution. Maintaining accurate RMF artifacts, audit materials, and compliance documentation is crucial, as is collaborating with system administrators, network engineers, and mission support teams to ensure secure and resilient IT operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors in IT/Cybersecurity, OR associate in IT/Cybersecurity with 5 years of experience.
• Current certification meeting DCWF Information Systems Security Officer (722) at the Intermediate/Advanced level (e.g., CISSP or CISM); minimum 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) annually.
• Cybersecurity principles and methodologies.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Network security architecture and protocols.
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Security system design and implementation.
• Incident response.
• Compliance with NIST, FISMA, and PCI DSS.
• Operating system security (Windows/Linux).
• 2 years managing DoD RMF packages in eMASS.
• Performing vulnerability scans with ACAS/Nessus and analyzing results.
• Developing and maintaining RMF artifacts such as the System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

Responsibilities

• Support IT Operations Branch cybersecurity functions, ensuring systems meet DoD and SOMTC security requirements.
• Assist in RMF/ATO activities including documentation, compliance tracking, and package submission.
• Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans, coordinate remediation actions, and maintain continuous monitoring requirements.
• Support system hardening, configuration management, and security architecture planning.
• Contribute to incident response efforts and ensure timely reporting and resolution.
• Maintain accurate RMF artifacts, audit materials, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and mission support teams to ensure secure and resilient IT operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree