Aetos Systems, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior IT Generalist / Cybersecurity Lead
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAetos Systems, Inc. is a dynamic small business focused on empowering employees and providing innovative solutions to customers. The Senior IT Generalist will lead IT operations and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring secure systems aligned with federal standards while serving as a liaison among various stakeholders.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead all CMMC readiness, implementation, and sustainment activities across the organization
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other compliance documentation
Partner with executive leadership to ensure IT policies and controls align with federal cybersecurity standards
Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment activities
Serve as the primary technical liaison for CMMC audits and external compliance assessments
Establish continuous monitoring procedures to ensure ongoing CMMC and DFARS compliance
Direct MSPs on secure configurations and access controls
Manage security tools including endpoint protection, MFA, SIEM, and DLP systems
Ensure timely patching, hardening, and configuration management across systems
Develop IT and cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees
Collaborate with leadership on the IT roadmap supporting strategic business goals
Define role-based security in the Azure cloud and manage user administration (email, remote access, etc.)
Define and manage SharePoint data architecture and storage policy
Troubleshoot and resolve IT equipment issues and ensure optimal system performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is desired (Advanced degree preferred). IT and cybersecurity certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree
8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in cybersecurity or compliance leadership
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to meet background investigation requirements relevant to the position, consistent with applicable laws
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with company policy
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance
Strong attention to detail for reporting and analytics
Organizational and time-management skills with ability to work on multiple projects
Working knowledge in networking technology and security, and SharePoint data management
Preferred
Experience implementing and maintaining CMMC Level 2 or Level 3 compliance
In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CUI data protection
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CMMC Professional (CP)
Experience managing compliance in DoD or federal contracting environments
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate with multiple teams
Experience with O365 GCC Cloud, SharePoint, Teams Security Group Management and PowerShell scripting experience is preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Education and professional development assistance
Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors' visits
401K
Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Financial Wellness program
Civic Leave - time off to support your favorite charity or community
Paid time off for personal leave and holidays
Company
Aetos Systems, Inc.
Aetos Systems, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase