Associate Cybersecurity Specialist at Vulcan Elements
Research Triangle Park, NC
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Jul 29, 2026
Research Triangle Park, NC
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An entry-level cybersecurity role at a rare-earth magnet manufacturer supporting both IT and OT security in a CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance context. Day-to-day work spans maintaining the System Security Plan, tracking POA&M items, monitoring security events, assisting with vulnerability scanning, and supporting third-party CMMC assessments. Well-suited to someone early in their security career who is curious about industrial control systems and federal compliance frameworks.
Junior level · 2+ years · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $132,021 (middle half $99,961–$167,095).
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Why we read it this way (6)
CompTIA Security+ is listed as 'required within 6 months of hire if not already held' — treated as a hard gate on the role rather than a pre-hire credential, but hiring managers should note candidates may not yet hold it at time of application.
The 2+ years experience threshold explicitly accepts internship or lab experience, making this effectively an entry-level/junior position despite the numeric floor.
Active Directory, SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners appear under a 'familiarity … a plus' qualifier in the qualifications section.
ICS/SCADA knowledge is framed as a 'willingness to learn' rather than an existing requirement.
CCP (Certified CMMC Professional) certification is described as 'supported and expected within 12–18 months' — a post-hire development goal, not a pre-hire gate.
Candidates must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information; no formal security clearance is required at hire.
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