Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. 

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.  

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.  

Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, SoarTech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain. This role is part of our Systems Innovation Engineering (SIE) division, which specializes in readiness and logistics, autonomous platforms, and sensor technologies. SIE develops resilient, integrated systems that enhance situational awareness, sustain mission readiness, and deliver reliable performance across air, ground, and maritime environments.  

Job Description 

• Senior Cyber Security Specialist

• Full Time

• Onsite/Hybrid Preferred 

The Senior Cyber Security Specialist performs duties across multiple areas of information technology, such as computer hardware, server software, networking, telecommunications, computer support, database analysis, data security, and other areas of the overall IT platform/infrastructure. Responsible for the stability, integrity, and operation of all systems by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software, hardware, and operating systems. They report system downtime and performance issues. The Cyber Security Specialist will conduct analysis, including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of information technology tools. This role will require collaboration with other data scientists and software engineers. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Implement and support cybersecurity standards to include NIST and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) standards
• Assist with the development of system information assurance (IA) documentation to support RMF accreditation through the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Perform regular systems security scans and maintain records of such scans using tools such as STIGs, ACAS, CWE, CVE, and HBSS
• Respond to Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) as necessary to address systems vulnerabilities
• Work with systems owners, government managers, and other stakeholders to manage cybersecurity requirements

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related Information Technology degree
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum software development team
• Familiarity with software develop practices for cloud infrastructures and environments (i.e., Containerization, Container Orchestration, CI/CD automation tools, and Infrastructure-as-Code)
• At least 5 years of experience in cyber security or related discipline.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. 

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Information Systems Security Officer / Manager (ISSO / ISSM)
• Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level3 Certified

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• This position is hybrid located in St. Paul, MN.
• Fully remote candidates may be considered with increased expectation for travel.
• This position may require the ability to travel up to 10%.

Work Environment  

Hybrid work arrangements are strongly preferred for this role to support regular in-person collaboration with program and project teams. Fully remote candidates may still be considered; however, remote employees should expect increased travel requirements to support onsite team engagement. Employees may telework on designated days or as needed with supervisor approval, provided they maintain established communication expectations and effectively meet job responsibilities. Travel may be required 1–2 times per month to customer sites, subcontractor locations, and other company offices.

Clearance Requirements 

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. 

Pay Scales & Benefits 

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors. 

Benefits include… 

Paid Time Off 

Paid Company Holidays 

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

Optional HSA and FSA 

Base and Voluntary Life Insurance 

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 

401k Matching 

Employee Assistance Program