Cyber Security Specialist

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

About the role

• 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.

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.
• Prior experience supporting DOE cybersecurity programs or federal cybersecurity compliance activities preferred.
• 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.
• Experience using issue tracking, action item tracking, project management, or workflow management tools preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting audits, assessments, inspections, compliance reviews, or records management activities preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off and leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $65,000 - $109,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.