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Cytronics delivers Cybersecurity Engineering Services for Critical Enterprise IT, Tactical Networks, and DOD Weapon Systems
Core Competencies
Cybersecurity CMMC & RMF Compliance
Gets systems authorized.
- ///Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
- ///Risk Management Framework (RMF) execution
- ///Security plans & automated compliance documentation
- ///DoD-standard system hardening
- ///CMMC Audit Preperation
- ///CMMC Artifact Collection
Defensive Cyber Engineering
Watches, stops attacks fast.
- ///Vulnerability & patch management
- ///Security monitoring & analytics (Splunk, ELK)
- ///Automated threat detection & response
- ///Threat hunting & continuous monitoring
- ///Access control & identity management
- ///Zero Trust network modernization
Offensive Cyber Engineering
Finds weaknesses first.
- ///AI tooling security audits
- ///Full-scope penetration testing
- ///Red team & adversary simulation
- ///Weapon system survivability testing
- ///Secure software development pipelines
- ///Application security
- ///Threat modeling
IT Architecture & DevSecOps
Builds secure IT systems.
- ///AI tooling in classified environments
- ///Secure-by-design IT architecture
- ///Secure Azure cloud architecture (sensitive & classified data)
- ///Automated software security testing
- ///Windows & Linux systems administration
- ///Server virtualization management
Initializing offensive operations...
[SUCCESS] Cobalt Strike beacon established.
Executing automated MITRE ATT&CK TTPs...
[SUCCESS] 40+ TTPs executed.
Analyzing SIEM telemetry...
[ALERT] Detection rules tuned. 40% accuracy increase.
Our Mission
To protect the warfighter and defend our nation by uncovering vulnerabilities in mission-critical systems and hardening their defenses before adversaries can exploit them.
Certifications & Track Record
Offensive Cyber Certs
Defensive Cyber Certs
Corporate Performance
- ///Tactical Vulnerability Management
Delivered continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation across tactical and enterprise defense networks.
- ///DevSecOps & Azure Cloud Security
Engineered secure-by-design CI/CD pipelines and Azure cloud architectures for sensitive and classified environments.
- ///Microsoft Services Security
Secured Microsoft 365 and Azure environments for defense and enterprise clients, including identity, endpoint, and data protection.
Key Personnel Background
- ///Weapon Systems Offensive Cyber
Conducted full-scope penetration testing and survivability assessments against DoD weapon systems.
- ///Multi-Service Defensive Cyber
Deployed and operated enterprise SIEM, threat hunting, and incident response capabilities across multi-service environments.
- ///Compliance & ATO Acceleration
Executed RMF-compliant ATO packages, automated STIG enforcement, and CMMC audit preparation for federal programs.
The Team Behind Cytronics
Homegrown Huntsville Cybersecurity Talent
Marcus Jefferson
Marcus Jefferson brings seven years of defense contractor cybersecurity experience across offensive and defensive operations. He began his career in high school as an intern in the commercial cyber department at Dynetics thanks to certifications gained through New Century Technology High School's Cybersecurity classes, then joined Brockwell Technologies, where he helped develop the Cyber Range in a Box training platform while earning a B.S. in Information Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity and an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. At Leidos, he built advanced threat hunting capabilities for DEVCOM AVMC lab sites and for the U.S. Air Force supporting Eglin Air Force Base, performed commercial penetration testing for clients including the State of Tennessee, and conducted penetration testing of weapon systems. Marcus founded Cytronics and actively serves as a cybersecurity engineering consultant to a subcontractor of Northrop Grumman. He holds hands-on offensive security certifications including the Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO), OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP), and OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP).
Malik Jefferson
Malik Jefferson got his start in Cybersecurity through locally fueled Cybersecurity programs. Since early years in school, he has had a passion for cybersecurity, attending different cyber camps and even competing in the CyberPatriot competition. It was through those events where Malik became interested in supporting the warfighter and different defense initiatives to do his part in protecting the United States of America. Malik completed his Bachelors of Information Systems in Cybersecurity at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and received a Masters of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University. Malik began his career working GIS initiatives for Resolution LLC, then proceeded to work at COLSA Corporation for three years, enhancing their corporate IT security program, assisting in CMMC L2 and ISO 27001 audit readiness, and developing endpoint management and incident response capabilities. Malik actively supports a subcontractor of Northrop Grumman, supporting a critical defense initiative. Throughout the development of Malik's career, he's earned many certifications such as the CompTIA SecurityX, Cybersecurity Analyst, Security+, and many more, ensuring his understanding of cybersecurity not only meets, but exceeds industry standards.
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