Cybersecurity SME

Planned Systems International, Inc. • , Remote

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About The Position

Planned Systems International (PSI), an Enterprise IT services company serving Federal Government organizations, is seeking a Cybersecurity SME to support the Tactical Assault Kit/Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Product Center (TPC). The role contributes to cybersecurity efforts across all stages of the software development lifecycle, collaborating with development teams and site reliability engineers to integrate security standards and best practices. The position supports a product-wide cybersecurity compliance roadmap for the CI/CD environment and its implementation. Work also addresses real-world security challenges, incident response, threat analysis, and compliance in a federal environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
• Active T5 investigation and ability to obtain and maintain security clearances required for access to classified information.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, with graduation within 24 months, or recent graduate.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a federal/DoD environment with security protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a PhD program in a computer science field.
• Active or previous federal/DoD security clearance.
• Prior cybersecurity internship or professional experience.
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Understanding of federal security frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience with threat intelligence and threat hunting.
• Linux/Unix and Windows system administration experience.
• Basic Python or other scripting language proficiency.
• Additional certifications such as CEH, CISSP, or CCNA Security.
• Demonstrated leadership or team collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including monitoring, log analysis, and threat detection.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing under supervision.
• Analyze security events and alerts to identify potential threats and anomalies.
• Support incident response activities and participate in post-incident reviews.
• Document findings and prepare technical reports on security assessments.
• Support federal compliance and security framework assessments, including NIST and FISMA.
• Assist in developing and implementing security policies.
• Maintain detailed logs and documentation of security activities and findings.
• Collaborate with development teams and site reliability engineers to integrate security standards and best practices and support the cybersecurity compliance roadmap for the CI/CD environment.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance options.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options for eligible expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
• Professional courses and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level