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Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 is desired, along with hands-on technical experience.\nResponsibilities:\nMaintain the System Security Plan.\nServe as primary point of contact for assessments and external audits.\nCollect and organize audit evidence for NIST 800-171 and ISO 27001 controls.\nConduct security hygiene activities including access management, configuration management, change control and incident response.\nReview security logs, investigate anomalies, and escalate findings as needed.\nCoordinate vulnerability scanning and remediation.\nProvide support for Linux-based systems and servers, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\nConfigure and manage Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint to ensure security and compliance.\nManage XDR and other security tooling.\nDocument system configurations, procedures, and security-related processes.\nRequirements:\n2+ years of IT experience with hands-on security responsibilities.\nExperience with logging, vulnerability scanning, and identity and access management tools.\nExperience with audits, compliance documentation, and evidence collection.\nStrong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 administration.\nHands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, or similar distributions).\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).\nKnowledge of networking principles and protocols.\nStrong attention to detail and responsibility.\nClear communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience.\nDesired:\nWorking knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST SP 800-171 requirements.\nExperience supporting formal assessments (CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2).\nKnowledge of virtualization technologies and containerization.\nRelevant certifications: Windows Server, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA. Linux+, or Certified CMMC Professional (CCP).\nCitizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.\nAbout METECS:\nWe are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. 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