Cyber Security Specialist

AtkinsRéalis•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•$65,000 - $109,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our team in our Oak Ridge, TN office. Your role involves supporting the development, maintenance, review, and revision of cybersecurity policies, procedures, plans, standards, and other program documentation in accordance with DOE cybersecurity requirements. You will assist with the preparation and management of Risk Management Approach (RMA) documentation, support the development and maintenance of Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation packages, and maintain Cybersecurity Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), tracking actions, commitments, and deliverables. The role also includes coordinating cybersecurity inspections, assessments, reviews, and audits, collaborating with subject matter experts to gather information for compliance documentation, and developing, editing, and managing cybersecurity reports and correspondence. Additionally, you will assist with document control, version management, records retention, and configuration management. This position supports the implementation of DOE cybersecurity requirements for various information systems and ensures cybersecurity program records remain current and audit-ready. You will track assignments, prioritize deadlines, and support multiple cybersecurity initiatives simultaneously, while also supporting the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and the Isotek Safety Culture. This role provides documentation, compliance, coordination, and administrative support for the Department of Energy (DOE) Cybersecurity Program, assisting cybersecurity specialists and program personnel in developing, maintaining, and coordinating cybersecurity documentation, processes, and compliance activities to meet federal and DOE requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting cybersecurity, compliance, information assurance, technical documentation, records management, or related administrative functions.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, including document formatting, editing, revision tracking, template development, and document production.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to develop, edit, proofread, and maintain complex technical and compliance documentation.
Experience working collaboratively with technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and industry frameworks such as NIST publications and DOE cybersecurity requirements.
Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
Must be able to work onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; this is not a remote or telework position.
Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Applicants must have Real ID-compliant identification to access the work location.
U.S. citizenship is required for AtkinsRéalis/Isotek Systems Project positions.
Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DOE cybersecurity programs or federal cybersecurity compliance activities preferred.
Experience using issue tracking, action item tracking, project management, or workflow management tools preferred.
Experience supporting audits, assessments, inspections, compliance reviews, or records management activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
Supports the development, maintenance, review, and revision of cybersecurity policies, procedures, plans, standards, forms, and other program documentation in accordance with DOE cybersecurity requirements.
Assists with the preparation and management of Risk Management Approach (RMA) documentation required by DOE Order 205.1D and associated DOE cybersecurity directives.
Supports the development and maintenance of Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation packages.
Maintains Cybersecurity Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and tracks actions, commitments, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinates cybersecurity inspections, assessments, reviews, audits, and related documentation activities.
Collaborates with cybersecurity specialists and technical subject matter experts to gather information and develop required compliance documentation.
Develops, edits, formats, proofreads, and manages cybersecurity reports, templates, forms, records, and correspondence.
Assists with document control, version management, records retention, and configuration management activities.
Supports the implementation of DOE cybersecurity requirements for unclassified, sensitive unclassified, and classified information systems.
Maintains cybersecurity program records and ensures documentation remains current and audit-ready.
Tracks assignments, prioritizes competing deadlines, and supports multiple cybersecurity initiatives simultaneously.
Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles, core functions, and the Isotek Safety Culture.
Supports the Department of Energy (DOE) Cybersecurity Program through documentation, compliance, coordination, and administrative support activities.
Supports cybersecurity specialists and program personnel by developing, maintaining, and coordinating cybersecurity documentation, processes, and compliance activities in support of federal and DOE requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.