NCMS – National Center for Manufacturing Sciences · 23 hours ago
IT Security Specialist
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium dedicated to improving the competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base. The IT Security Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s security posture across cloud, applications, and enterprise environments, ensuring robust protection while enabling business objectives.
3D PrintingAssociationManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Morgan Laut, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage cloud security architectures across AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure (Microsoft Azure), and GCP (Google Cloud Platform) with a focus on IAM (Identity and Access Management), secure containerization using Kubernetes(K8s), and multi-cloud environments
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats using AI (Artificial Intelligence)-driven tools and automation, including SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms to optimize detection and response workflows
Lead incident response and digital forensics efforts, including threat analysis, root-cause investigations, and post-incident remediation
Conduct forensic analysis to determine the origin, scope, and impact of security incidents, and lead coordinated incident response “war room” scenarios when required
Integrate security and DevOps (Development and Operations) practices into the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle), ensuring security controls are embedded from design through deployment
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks to align with business goals and operational priorities through formal risk management and security assessments
Support and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory and security frameworks, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program), and ISO 27001 (International Organization for Standardization 27001)
Partner with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical technical controls
Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures
Clearly communicate complex technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and executive audiences
Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, applying critical analysis to complex, ambiguous, and unstructured security challenges to identify root causes and develop effective, risk-informed solutions
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure security initiatives support operational efficiency and innovation
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must have or be eligible to obtain a government security clearance
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt
Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in office & two days home
At least 5 years' experience in Information Technology and Cloud Security roles with increasing responsibility for architecture, implementation, and incident response
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments across AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure (Microsoft Azure), and/or GCP (Google Cloud Platform), including IAM (Identity and Access Management)
Hands-on experience with security monitoring, detection, and response, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms
Experience securing containerized and orchestrated environments, such as Kubernetes (K8s), and supporting modern, multi-cloud architectures
Experience working with regulatory, security, or compliance frameworks
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and executive audiences
Preferred
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certified Security Specialty
Company
NCMS – National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium, dedicated to improving the competitiveness and strength of the U.S.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pamela Hurt
Vice President, Brand Management, Business Capture & Partnerships
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