Sr IT Generalist / Cybersecurity Lead

Who We Are!

Aetos Systems, Inc. was founded in early 2007 to provide a unique work experience. Employees are the foundation of our business. Our leaders work hard every day to empower and support our employees in the development of their careers, giving back to their community, and providing their expertise and innovations to our customers - solving real-world business problems. Our culture focuses on our people -- our strongest asset -- ensuring they have an environment to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing.

Have you imagined working for a dynamic small business where you are heard, highly regarded, and able to do what you love all in one package? This is your opportunity! Join now!

Job Summary

The Senior IT Generalist at Aetos Systems leads IT operations and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring secure and efficient systems aligned with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS standards. This role blends hands-on technical management with strategic leadership, serving as the primary liaison among internal teams, managed service providers (MSPs), and external auditors.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead all CMMC readiness, implementation, and sustainment activities across the organization.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other compliance documentation.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure IT policies and controls align with federal cybersecurity standards.
• Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment activities.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for CMMC audits and external compliance assessments.
• Establish continuous monitoring procedures to ensure ongoing CMMC and DFARS compliance.
• Direct MSPs on secure configurations and access controls.
• Manage security tools including endpoint protection, MFA, SIEM, and DLP systems.
• Ensure timely patching, hardening, and configuration management across systems.
• Develop IT and cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees.
• Collaborate with leadership on the IT roadmap supporting strategic business goals.
• Define role-based security in the Azure cloud and manage user administration (email, remote access, etc.).
• Define and manage SharePoint data architecture and storage policy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IT equipment issues and ensure optimal system performance.

You will enjoy this job if you

• Enjoy working in a hybrid environment.
• Are a self-starter who drives efficiency and innovation.
• Prefer a decision making role shaping Aetos’ IT future.
• Have a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Appreciate the breadth of IT activities in a small business setting.
• Are a critical thinker and able to make risk based decisions.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is desired (Advanced degree preferred). IT and cybersecurity certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Years of Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in cybersecurity or compliance leadership.

Required Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Certifications, etc.:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to meet background investigation requirements relevant to the position, consistent with applicable laws.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with company policy.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
• Strong attention to detail for reporting and analytics.
• Organizational and time-management skills with ability to work on multiple projects.
• Working knowledge in networking technology and security, and SharePoint data management.
• Experience with O365 GCC Cloud, SharePoint, Teams Security Group Management and PowerShell scripting experience is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience implementing and maintaining CMMC Level 2 or Level 3 compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CUI data protection.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CMMC Professional (CP).
• Experience managing compliance in DoD or federal contracting environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate with multiple teams.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Education and professional development assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors’ visits
• 401K
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Financial Wellness program
• Civic Leave – time off to support your favorite charity or community
• Paid time off for personal leave and holidays