Senior IT Generalist / Cybersecurity Lead

Aetos Systems•Huntsville, AL

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IT Generalist at Aetos Systems leads IT operations and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring secure and efficient systems aligned with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS standards. This role blends hands-on technical management with strategic leadership, serving as the primary liaison among internal teams, managed service providers (MSPs), and external auditors.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to meet background investigation requirements relevant to the position, consistent with applicable laws.
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with company policy.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
Strong attention to detail for reporting and analytics.
Organizational and time-management skills with ability to work on multiple projects.
Working knowledge in networking technology and security, and SharePoint data management.
Experience with O365 GCC Cloud, SharePoint, Teams Security Group Management and PowerShell scripting experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is desired (Advanced degree preferred). IT and cybersecurity certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.
8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in cybersecurity or compliance leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing and maintaining CMMC Level 2 or Level 3 compliance.
In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CUI data protection.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CMMC Professional (CP).
Experience managing compliance in DoD or federal contracting environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Lead all CMMC readiness, implementation, and sustainment activities across the organization.
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other compliance documentation.
Partner with executive leadership to ensure IT policies and controls align with federal cybersecurity standards.
Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment activities.
Serve as the primary technical liaison for CMMC audits and external compliance assessments.
Establish continuous monitoring procedures to ensure ongoing CMMC and DFARS compliance.
Direct MSPs on secure configurations and access controls.
Manage security tools including endpoint protection, MFA, SIEM, and DLP systems.
Ensure timely patching, hardening, and configuration management across systems.
Develop IT and cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees.
Collaborate with leadership on the IT roadmap supporting strategic business goals.
Define role-based security in the Azure cloud and manage user administration (email, remote access, etc.).
Define and manage SharePoint data architecture and storage policy.
Troubleshoot and resolve IT equipment issues and ensure optimal system performance.