SkillBridge - Cybersecurity & IT Operations Associate

Role Overview

As the SkillBridge - Cybersecurity & IT Operations Associate, you’ll support REGENT’s IT and cybersecurity operations as we scale across RI HQ, the DC office, remote employees, and our upcoming manufacturing facility.

What You'll Do

• Support Infrastructure Scaling: Assist in the deployment and management of secure networks, cloud services, and endpoints across our HQ, DC office, and upcoming manufacturing facility.
• Execute Security Controls: Implement technical safeguards and monitoring tools to align with government frameworks like NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR.
• Identity & Access Management: Manage user lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding) and maintain strict access controls across our SaaS and hardware environments.
• Operational Excellence: Support the IT helpdesk by triaging tickets, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and ensuring our distributed team remains productive and secure.
• Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability scans, assist with patching schedules, and participate in incident response drills.
• Manufacturing IT Support: Assist in the setup of IT systems for our production floor, including the segmentation of Operational Technology (OT) from our corporate network.

Who We're Looking For

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
• Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're resolving installation challenges, debugging elusive electrical issues, or adapting on the fly during integration and test, you bring a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future builds.
• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
• Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

What You'll Bring

• Active Duty Status: Must be a transitioning service member eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program.
• IT & Systems Experience: Hands-on experience supporting end users and administering core IT systems (Windows/MacOS, basic Linux), including device provisioning, troubleshooting, and ticket-based support.
• Networking & Cloud Fundamentals: Working knowledge of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network segmentation) and experience administering cloud productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace), including identity and access management through IdP/SSO systems.
• Cybersecurity Experience: Practical experience implementing and operating security controls such as MFA, endpoint protection, phishing defense, encryption, and basic log review, plus experience with vulnerability scanning and patch management.
• Compliance Exposure: Familiarity working in or toward regulated environments and frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR, including evidence-minded documentation and control execution.
• Ownership & Adaptability: A self-starter mentality that thrives in ambiguity, communicates clearly, and takes end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced, high-trust startup environment.

What We Offer

• Daily, free catered lunches
• Meaningful projects that make an impact
• Mentorship & guidance from experienced team members

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.