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Cybersecurity Specialist

KMS Solutions, LLC
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

Cyber Security Specialist

 

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. 


KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.


Position Summary / Objective:

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This select team is responsible for providing systems engineering and cyber security services to NUWC. Our multi-disciplinary team is heavily involved assisting the U.S. Navy in development of new undersea weapons systems.

 

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Responsible for Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development
  • Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
  • Ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance in support of the development and acquisition of undersea warfare systems.
  • Use RMF assessment and authorization processes, generate new and maintain existing RMF packages as well as transition current DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) packages to RMF.

 

Required education and experience:

  • At least four years of the following criteria must be satisfied for an applicant to be considered for the position.
  • Validation experience in cyber security and/or IT systems.
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) knowledge and/or experience.
  • Degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics, science, or related technical area or any of CNSSI 4012, 4o13, 4014, 4016 or Certificate or equivalent military training.
  • DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II Certification (such as Security ).
  • Operating Systems Certification (Windows or Linux).
  • A SECRET clearance is required for this position.

 

Preferred education and experience:

  • Current secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • Degree in information technology or cybersecurity.
  • Familiarity with US Naval systems (submarine systems preferred).
  • 6 or more years’ experience in Cybersecurity or IT Systems.
  • Experience using the NIST Risk Management Framework.
  • Navy Qualified Validator.
  • Systems Engineering experience.

 

Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership. 
  • Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail


Additional eligibility requirements

 

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

An active DoD Secret security clearance. 


Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

 

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.


Telework:

  • This position allows for situational telework. 

 

Travel:

  • Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
  • Travel up to 10% may be required.

 

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

 

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.


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