About the Role
AET Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist located in either West Mifflin, PA or Schenectady, NY to support the Department of Energy's Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) Mission Support Division as the on-site Cybersecurity Specialist. You'll lead classified and unclassified cybersecurity program implementation, drive compliance reviews and security surveys, and help NRLFO strengthen its cybersecurity posture across multiple site locations supporting the nuclear Navy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and management of classified and unclassified cybersecurity programs at each site office
- Ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements and Cyber Security Program/Risk Management guidelines
- Develop and maintain local cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range plans
- Plan, schedule, and lead cybersecurity compliance reviews and formal security surveys at NRLFO and contractor facilities
- Evaluate contractor-implemented information security programs (policies, procedures, system security plans, technical controls) and identify findings, vulnerabilities, and non-compliance
- Document and report results of reviews/audits, including findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
- Recommend and lead process-improvement initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity and IT management practices
- Advise and train personnel on cybersecurity policy implementation
- Coordinate and provide occasional support to satellite locations (BPMI Pittsburgh, BPMI Schenectady, Idaho Branch Office, Kesselring Site Office, BAPL)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (relevant field) + 4 years of directly relevant experience; OR Master's degree (related field) + 2 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at (or equivalent to) U.S. Government GS-12 level leading cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses (Required)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" access authorization prior to contract start (Required)
- Be able to work Part-Time; Core hours 9:00AM to 3:00PM local time Monday-Friday
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives — DOE Orders, NNSA policies, DoD instructions, and Intelligence Community directives
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex findings/recommendations to senior leadership
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and shifting priorities in a high-visibility, mission-focused environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
- Familiarity with software design concepts, multiple IT disciplines, and IT infrastructure components
- Demonstrated success improving IT/cybersecurity processes; ability to manage multiple projects to completion
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience drafting security plans, SOPs, or organizational directives
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
WE ARE
AET Federal Inc. (“AET”) is certified as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Firm by US Small Business Administration and also certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity as Small, Minority Owned Business (SWaM). AET prides itself on efficient management and low overhead, thereby offering its clients high quality services at highly competitive prices. The fundamental distinction of our company is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the transportation, defense, intelligence, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. AET is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we understand our clients’ needs. In an industry that is constantly changing, AET is the face of stability.
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