Cybersecurity Specialist 6 - Boston, MA
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Lead cyber security team, manage RMF compliance, risk, and DoD system authorization.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Boston, MA
Onsite
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Systems Integration
Design‑Build
Engineering
Critical Power
Life Safety
Telecommunications
Electronic Security
Automation & Controls
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Healthcare
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Institutional
Electrical
Design and Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
cyber controls
stig review
risk mitigation
compliance reporting
tool automation
rmf sme
- Actively collaborate with the ISSO to develop, maintain, and enhance cyber security controls.
- Conduct manual STIG reviews.
- Work to mitigate risk across security system’s infrastructure.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ensure team is monitoring, reporting, and assessment of Cyber internal and external policy compliance.
- Collaborate with security groups such as red teams, threat intelligence and risk management to form a holistic team dedicated to thwarting attackers and reducing attack surface.
- Support preparation of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) development to support compliance and authorization/reauthorization activities.
- Ensure Risk Assessments, Exemption/Exception requests and RMF Packages meet compliance.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Interface daily with program management, operations, and engineers leads to ensure coordinated performance of program requirements and increase the security posture of the supported environment.
- Bring forward suggestions on potential new cybersecurity related tools that will drive automation of team processes.
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, User Guides, and checklists.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Work as a team to consistently learn and share advanced skills and foster team excellence.
- Prepare and disseminate regular Cyber Compliance/vulnerability reporting; interact with the customer to explain results and address issues.
- Ensure team is monitoring, reporting, and assessing Cyber compliance for all Operations and Infrastructure on schedule and in accordance with government policies.
- Drive team awareness of newly emerging Department of Defense cyber requirements.
- Ensure team maintenance, monitoring, reporting, and assessment of Cyber compliance on all security tools and technology.
- Be the contract Subject Matter Expert (SME) all matters related to Cybersecurity and the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cyber compliance/tools (e.g., eMASS/XACTA, Nessus, HBSS, Splunk, etc.).
What you bring
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rmf
nist-800-53
ms office
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- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical peers/leads.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level-II certificate; IAM-II or IAM-III preferred.
- 9+ years of applicable experience with a Master's Degree
- Demonstrated experience with combined Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or other system authorization and accreditation processes and NIST 800-53 controls.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Strong oral, written and presentation skills with the ability and experience communicating with customers at various levels.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Demonstrated experience leading Cybersecurity Teams.
- Experience with Intelligence Community customers desired.
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Bachelor’s Degree; Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity Discipline preferred, with 12+ years of demonstrated experience in Information Security, with a good working knowledge of both DoD and Federal Government Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Security policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience accrediting systems using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)/Xacta or similar, McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) or similar, and Nessus.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- 15+ years of applicable experience with an Associate's Degree
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Military Reserve pay offset
- A competitive salary
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid maternity leave
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Security clearance- subject to a government security investigation and required top secret clearance with sci eligibility.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year Established
The company was established in 1949 and has since evolved into a leader in cyber‑physical integration.
Revenue: $1B
Annual Revenue
The company generates around $1 billion in annual revenue through large-scale projects.
- Evolved from traditional electrical contracting to pioneering cyber‑physical integration.
- Crafts complex systems for data centers, hospitals, government, and industrial plants.
- Specializes in Infrastructure and Energy sectors, delivering resilient, integrated systems.
- Typical work spans power delivery, automation, security, telecom, life‑safety, AV, and IT systems.
- Supports clients with systems integration expertise across more than 30 offices globally.
- Notable projects include mission-critical facilities requiring 24/7 uptime and advanced cyber‑physical innovation.
- We strive to create an environment where people feel they belong, and their contributions are valued.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional service and solving our clients’ most complex challenges.
- We embrace the values of integrity, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our business.
- Safety is our top priority, and we maintain a safety-first culture to ensure the wellbeing of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.
- We believe in continuous improvement and invest in the development of our people to stay ahead of the curve.
2050 Target
Sustainability Goal
Setting an ambitious goal to achieve net zero by the year 2050.
- Committed to sustainable practices across all operations, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing.
- Designs and implements systems to help clients meet sustainability goals through smarter, more efficient infrastructure solutions.
- Uses renewable energy sources and employs energy-saving technologies to reduce environmental footprint.
- Dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is empowered and their contributions are recognized.
- Supports programs and initiatives to increase the representation of women and minorities in the engineering and construction fields.
- Tracked and reported on gender diversity and other diversity metrics to ensure continued progress in inclusivity efforts.
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