PeopleTec, Inc. is hiring: Cybersecurity Analyst in Huntsville

Cybersecurity Analyst – Huntsville, AL

PeopleTec is currently seeking a motivated self‑starter who is interested in joining an award‑winning company and working with cutting edge technologies in the defense of the United States. The selected candidate will be a member of our dynamic Huntsville team and will work on essential activities to manage and assess the effectiveness of information security and privacy programs critical to the United States Army.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and assess risk‑management processes to secure information systems (computers and networks).
• Integrate information security requirements, privacy needs, and risk‑management activities throughout the development life‑cycle of U.S. government systems.
• Defend key networks through process‑control mechanisms for obtaining authorization decisions and develop technical security solutions for software and classified Department of Defense information systems.
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment, authorization, and connection approval processes.
• Manage artifacts, establish and monitor inheritance relationships, and collaborate on security compliance development.
• Assist in updating system artifacts for the RMF.
• Use eMASS to create accreditation packages.
• Perform and analyze results of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans to identify weaknesses and develop operational plans for remediation.
• Maintain RMF documentation and artifacts, including updating ACAS and STIG scans.
• Validate technical security controls for operating systems, applications, and network appliances and recommend enhancements.

Duties Include

• Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and documentation of technical security solutions for software and information systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct technical evaluations of information system requirements, focusing on information security aspects and authorization requirements.
• Develop, update, or review RMF documentation, including Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports.
• Use eMASS to create packages for accreditation.
• Perform and analyze results of ACAS scans to identify weaknesses and develop remediation or mitigation plans.
• Maintain RMF documentation and system artifacts.
• Validate that technical security controls are in place for operating systems, applications, and network appliances and recommend enhancements.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3‑5 years of cybersecurity experience with a working knowledge of DISA STIG/Security Requirements Guides (SRG) and STIG tools.
• Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 certification.
• Experience with common programming languages (e.g., C/C++/C#, Java).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
• Follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self‑starter and problem‑solver who can manage time and expectations efficiently.
• Experience with static code analysis and dynamic analysis.
• Travel: up to 5 %.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required upon hire and during employment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.

Overview

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee‑owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. With an award‑winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system – our people. Our foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long‑term goals. Through continuing‑education opportunities, robust training programs, and a "People First" benefits package, we truly believe that our best investments are our people.

EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com, and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E‑Verify.