--- title: 'Cybersecurity Specialist at C3EL' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cybersecurity-specialist-c3el-schenectady-zaep1rgjj56g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Cybersecurity Specialist at C3EL - **Company:** C3EL - **Location:** Schenectady, NY - **Posted:** 2026-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el/jobs/5230012007 ## Job description ## **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist Security Clearance: DOE Q (or DoD Top Secret equivalent) Location: Schenectady, NY (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.) Description: C3EL is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) Mission Support Division. The position will support implementation and management of classified and unclassified cybersecurity programs, cybersecurity compliance activities, policy development, risk management, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity program improvement initiatives. The position will be located on site at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady, NY. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Lead cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, formal security surveys, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses. - Evaluate cybersecurity policies, system security plans, procedures, and technical controls. - Identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance. - Develop findings, recommendations, and corrective actions. - Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range plans. - Advise and train personnel on cybersecurity requirements. - Support process-improvement initiatives designed to strengthen NRLFO cybersecurity and IT management practices. Minimum Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship. - Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. (DoD Top Secret clearance reciprocity may be utilized while DOE adjudication is being completed.) - Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level demonstrating the ability to lead cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses and identify IT system vulnerabilities. - Must possess comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives, including DOE Orders, NNSA policies, DoD instructions, and Intelligence Community directives. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Preferred Qualifications: - CISSP, CISM, or similar certification. - Cybersecurity policy/SOP development experience. - Experience with software design concepts and IT infrastructure. - Demonstrated process improvement experience. - Experience supporting multiple simultaneous cybersecurity initiatives. Education: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus at least four years of directly relevant experience, OR a Master's degree in a related field plus at least two years of relevant experience. ## About C3EL ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: C3EL delivers advanced information technology, engineering, and logistics services with a core focus on Command and Control and Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Woman-Owned Small Business – WOSB) - **Headquarters**: Tampa, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed; leadership includes CEO Laura Hoernig and COO Jack Rhodes ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense & National Security - **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Agencies, and allied partners - **Mission/Purpose**: “Delivering advanced information technology and engineering services with a core focus on Command and Control, Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.” ## Products & Services - **Enterprise IT Services**: Full lifecycle IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management (networks, servers, data centers). - **Command Center Solutions**: Turn-key design, integration, and delivery of command centers, including AV and communications systems, SCIFs, and briefing centers. - **Cloud & Virtualization**: Cloud migration, management, and optimization services. - **Communications Solutions**: Secure, reliable full lifecycle communications (including SATCOM, tactical communications, and voice/data networks). - **Cybersecurity**: Security operations, network defense, and compliance support. - **Logistics & Engineering**: Logistics support, engineering services, and program management for deployed and enterprise environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue $5.0M–$25.0M (LinkedIn data); Total employees 34 (LinkedIn, +6.4% monthly growth) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (privately held); customers include U.S. DoD and other federal agencies - **Growth Signals**: 37 active job postings (Greenhouse), 94.7% quarterly increase in job postings, presence in 40+ countries, LinkedIn followers 2,600 (+1.1% monthly) ## Competitive Advantages - **Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)** status, enabling set-aside contracting opportunities. - **Top Secret Facility Clearance** and extensive experience with SCIFs and secure environments. - **Vertical integration**: Senior management deploys directly with teams, ensuring high-quality execution. - **Global footprint**: Supports operations in 40+ countries, with personnel experienced in both deployed and enterprise environments. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand DoD and federal agency customer base by delivering mission-critical command, control, communications, and IT solutions. - Invest in cloud, cybersecurity, and modernization services to meet evolving defense needs. - Grow workforce through a disciplined hiring pipeline (37 open positions across multiple geographies, including Hawaii, Italy, Kuwait, Belgium, and U.S. bases). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee reviews rate culture 3.9/5 and career development 4.1/5; compensation rated 4.5/5 (Glassdoor/LinkedIn). - **Work Environment**: Supportive, mission-focused environment with a focus on professional growth; many roles require security clearance and offer the chance to work on critical national security projects. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are on-site at government facilities (e.g., Tampa, Hawaii, overseas bases); some roles may offer flexibility, but clearance requirements often dictate location. - **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work directly with DoD customers, deploy with teams, and gain exposure to cutting-edge command and control technologies. ## Sources 1. [c3el.com – About Us](https://c3el.com/about-us/) 2. [c3el.com – Homepage](https://c3el.com/) 3. [c3el.com – Careers](https://c3el.com/careers/) 4. [Greenhouse – Jobs at C3EL](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el) 5. 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