About this role
Senior Cyber Control Systems Engineer
Position Overview Type: Full-Time
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Travel: None expected
Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance required.
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Summary/Objective
Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.
Essential Functions
• Serves as the subject matter expert for implementing cybersecurity within facility‑related and industrial control systems for a DoD customer.
• Recommends system configurations to meet cyber compliance requirements.
• Communicates effectively with technicians and facility staff to ensure continuity of operations.
• Recommends hardware and architecture changes aligned with emerging requirements and best practices.
• Generates cyber control system tasks, manages personnel, and is able to work independently without additional support or guidance.
• Possesses experience in both control systems and system administration, including servers, network switches, and cyber‑hardening tools such as ACAS and ESS.
• Performs system‑level and Risk Management Framework (RMF) duties for facility‑related control systems as directed by the government ISSM, in accordance with DoDI 8500.01 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Provides IT/Operational Technology (OT) and network support to an isolated facility‑related control system network.
Required Education and Experience
• Education: MS or BS
• Experience: 10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with control systems with a master's-level degree or higher, or 12 years of relevant experience with a BS.
• Certifications: DoDI 8140 IAT level II certification or higher
• Must be registered in the appropriate cyber workforce qualification tracking system in accordance with DoD workforce management and DoDI 8140 requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• IAM III or IAT III level certification
• GISCSP
What We Offer:
• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary range: $135,000-$175,000