IT Specialist/Cybersecurity Specialist (Berlin, NJ)

 

Job Title: IT Specialist/Cybersecurity Specialist
Company: AS&T

Position Summary:
AS&T is seeking an experienced IT professional to manage and maintain the company’s information technology infrastructure while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements applicable to federal contractors. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing small business IT environments as a sole contributor and implementing cybersecurity frameworks, including CMMC and NIST SP 800-171.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, workstations, and cloud services.
• Oversee cybersecurity practices to ensure protection of company systems and sensitive information.
• Maintain and support compliance with cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171.
• Implement and monitor security controls, policies, and procedures to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Manage user accounts, access controls, system updates, and patch management.
• Coordinate with external vendors and managed service providers as needed.
• Maintain system documentation, security plans, and compliance records.
• Monitor system performance and respond to cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support to employees and assist with troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
• Support periodic security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of IT administration experience.
• Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls aligned with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171.
• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and secure system configuration.
• Experience managing Microsoft environments (Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or similar.
• Experience supporting federal government contractors or organizations handling CUI.
• Experience with cloud security and Microsoft Azure environments.

Position Type:
Full-time-time

Location:
Berlin, NJ (working primarily on-site)

Benefits:
AS&T offers a competitive salary and benefits package including retirement plan and paid time off.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and qualifications for consideration.

AS&T is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. AS&T will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at admin@adv-sci-tech.com.

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