Cybersecurity Administrator

NV5 Geospatial is actively recruiting a Cybersecurity Administrator. Strong capabilities in implementing and managing security controls, risk assessments, and compliance measures across GovCloud-hosted environments including Azure and AWS are required. The Cybersecurity Administrator will be based at US Army Garrison Miami/US Southern Command. US citizenship, along with the ability to successfully pass a basic background check for access to US military bases, is required for employment. The successful candidate will have an active TS/SCI clearance. 

Work Setting:

• Onsite - US Army Garrison – Miami / SOUTHCOM HQ
• Potential travel up to 5-15% of the time

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates, including NIST 800-53 Rev.5, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD IL4/IL5 security policies.
• Implement security monitoring solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and enforce zero-trust security principles.
• Maintain system security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans for Actions & Milestones (POA&M), ensuring continuous compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead and track the progress of Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, ensuring all security controls and risk assessments are documented and submitted for approval. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations. 
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure and ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks. 
• Demonstrated experience managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub). 
• Demonstrated experience performing risk assessments, continuous security monitoring, and developing mitigation strategies in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience administering RBAC and enforcing least-privilege access policies for mission-critical applications. 
• Demonstrated experience managing the ATO lifecycle, including preparation of the SSP, SAR, and POA&M.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with DoD cybersecurity officials to achieve and sustain ATOs for cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Proficient in NIST 800-53 Rev.5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, IL4/IL5 security mandates, and STIGs.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex project tasks. 

Preferred: 

• Portuguese or Spanish language skills.
• Experience with government IT programs and environments. 

Clearance Requirement: 

• Active TS/SCI 

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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