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Sr. IT Cyber Security Specialist

Innoflight · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$135k–$160k/yrFull-time

About the role

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY: Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.

Responsibilities

  • Leads RMF Compliance: Executes all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including system categorization, security control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

  • Manages Security Documentation: Develops and maintains System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), and other RMF artifacts while supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) packages through eMASS.

  • Strengthens Enterprise Security: Performs vulnerability scanning, system hardening, patch management, and remediation activities using tools such as Nessus, HBSS, and other approved cybersecurity solutions.

  • Administers Security Technologies: Monitors and manages enterprise cybersecurity tools including SIEM platforms, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, VPNs, and user behavior analytics to protect critical infrastructure.

  • Supports Secure System Architecture: Provides technical guidance to ensure networks, servers, and applications are designed and maintained in compliance with cybersecurity standards and organizational security requirements.

  • Responds to Security Incidents: Investigates cybersecurity events, performs root cause analysis, recommends corrective actions, and helps strengthen long-term system resilience against emerging threats.

  • Develops Cybersecurity Standards: Creates and maintains standard operating procedures, technical documentation, network diagrams, and security processes that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

  • Collaborates Across the Organization: Partners with IT, Engineering, Industrial Security, Physical Security, Special Programs, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity objectives are aligned across the organization.

  • Supports End Users: Assists with endpoint configuration, access provisioning, incident troubleshooting, and cybersecurity awareness to help maintain a secure and productive computing environment.

  • Provides Technical Leadership: Mentors junior cybersecurity team members, supports project execution, and advises leadership on cybersecurity risk, compliance, and strategic initiatives that protect Innoflight's mission-critical systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

  • 7 or more years of progressive IT or cybersecurity experience, preferably within DoD, federal, or defense contractor environments.

  • Strong experience securing and administering Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu), including Bash or other shell scripting for automation.

  • Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and technologies.

  • Solid knowledge of Linux and Windows file system permissions, access control, and configuration management.

  • Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, DISA STIGs, and supporting ATO packages through eMASS.

  • Experience administering network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management tools.

  • Ability to support compliance reviews, implement security mitigations, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

  • Must meet DoD 8570.1-M IAM Level III certification requirements (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).

  • Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Skills

  • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Extensive experience implementing RMF, supporting ATO packages, and maintaining compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

  • Enterprise Security Administration: Skilled in securing Linux and Windows environments while administering enterprise security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, IAM, and vulnerability management tools.

  • Automation & Technical Problem Solving: Experienced with Linux administration, Bash scripting, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and implementing automation that improves operational efficiency.

  • Leadership & Collaboration: Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, mentor cybersecurity professionals, and provide strategic guidance in a fast-paced defense environment.

Benefits

  • Compensation: Starting base salary from $135,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

  • Additional Benefits: 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment), comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance, 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one), access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.

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