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Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.\nAssistant IT Support Lead\nLocation: Fort Bragg, NC\nClearance Required: Active Secret Clearance\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nSalary Range: $125,000 - $130,000 annually\nPosition Overview\nMKS2 is seeking a highly qualified Assistant IT Support Lead to support cybersecurity operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, vulnerability management, and information assurance programs for mission-critical Department of Defense systems. The Assistant IT Support Lead serves as a key member of the cybersecurity team responsible for maintaining system accreditation, administering RMF packages, supporting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.\nThis position provides technical leadership in cybersecurity operations and works closely with the IT Support Lead, Information System Owners, Security Managers, and government stakeholders to maintain secure and compliant information systems.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport cybersecurity operations and RMF compliance efforts across enterprise IT environments.\nDevelop, maintain, and update RMF artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), security assessment documentation, and authorization packages.\nAdminister and manage DoD RMF packages within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).\nConduct vulnerability assessments and security compliance reviews utilizing ACAS/Nessus and related cybersecurity tools.\nAnalyze security findings and develop remediation recommendations to reduce cyber risk.\nSupport continuous monitoring activities and security control assessments.\nAssist in security architecture reviews and implementation of cybersecurity controls.\nSupport cybersecurity incident response activities, investigations, and documentation requirements.\nCoordinate with system administrators, network engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure timely vulnerability remediation.\nMonitor compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations, RMF requirements, and applicable security directives.\nPrepare reports, briefings, compliance documentation, and status updates for government leadership.\nSupport audits, inspections, accreditation efforts, and cybersecurity readiness reviews.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.\n Associate degree plus five (5) years of relevant cybersecurity or IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.\nCertifications\nCurrent DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 722 qualification.\nIntermediate or advanced cybersecurity certification such as:CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)\nCISM (Certified Information Security Manager)\nEquivalent DoD-approved certification\n\nMinimum of 20 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours annually.\nMust meet all applicable DoD 8140.03 certification requirements at time of contract award.\nExperience\nMinimum two (2) years of experience managing DoD RMF authorization packages within eMASS.\nExperience conducting ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scanning and analysis.\nExperience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, security control documentation, and RMF artifacts.\nExperience supporting cybersecurity compliance and accreditation efforts within DoD environments.\nFamiliarity with NIST RMF, security controls, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management processes.\nClearance\nActive Secret Security Clearance required.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting Department of Defense or Special Operations Forces IT environments.\nKnowledge of cybersecurity engineering, system hardening, and secure system design principles.\nExperience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) and security accreditation activities.\nFamiliarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerability remediation processes.\nExperience participating in cybersecurity audits, inspections, and security assessments.\nKnowledge of cloud security, virtualization technologies, and enterprise cybersecurity tools.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong understanding of DoD RMF processes, NIST cybersecurity standards, and federal compliance requirements.\nProficiency with eMASS administration and authorization package management.\nExperience utilizing ACAS, Nessus, and related vulnerability assessment tools.\nAbility to analyze cybersecurity risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.\nStrong technical writing skills with the ability to create comprehensive RMF documentation.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills supporting multidisciplinary technical teams.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities within a dynamic operational environment.\nWork Environment\nLocated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina supporting mission-critical government information systems.\nMay require occasional after-hours support during cybersecurity incidents, accreditation activities, or operational requirements.\nCollaborative work environment supporting cybersecurity, network, and systems administration teams.\nWhy Join MKS2\nAt MKS2, we provide innovative cybersecurity and IT solutions that support the warfighter and critical national security missions. 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