Cyber Security Specialist

Job Type: Full-time 

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility  

Work Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ 

About the Company 
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) established in 2010. ATG has immense experience and a strong, solid reputation throughout various government agencies, providing consistently superior, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. ATG is a premier provider of cybersecurity, risk management framework (RMF), and communications cybersecurity solutions, as well as information technology (IT) and communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. We are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team and continue our proven track record.  

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Army team at Ft. Huachuca, AZ.  The Cyber Security Specialist's primary function is to support the Army’s Global Cyber Center.  

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves highly complex issues to prevent cyber attacks on information systems and to keep computer information systems secure from interruption of service, intellectual property theft, network viruses, data mining, financial theft, and theft of sensitive customer data, allowing business to continue as normal.
• Designs, installs, and manages security mechanisms that protect networks and information systems against hackers, breaches, viruses, and spyware.
• Responds to incidents, investigates violations, and recommends enhancements to plug potential security gaps.
• Analyzes data to spot trends, and creates tools to support research efforts.
• Mitigates threats by gathering information and developing plans, and monitors networks for security breaches.
• Develops best practices and security standards, and trains users on security protocols.
• Creates and tests disaster recovery procedures to keep IT running in the event of a security breach.
• Researches data, learns about new technologies.

• Bachelors degree
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification

• 4-7 years of experience

Additional Benefits 

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment 

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.