Deputy Cyber Security Lead

We are hiring a Deputy Cyber Security Lead with our cybersecurity team at Peterson Space Force Base or Langley AFB or Hanscom AFB.

What you'll do:

The Deputy Cyber Security Lead supports the Cyber Security Lead with all Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) functions.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the Cyber Security Lead with all Risk Management Framework (RMF) , Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Operate (ATO) functions
• Responsible for coordinating the RMF Team efforts supporting an Air Force (AF) project using the Air Force RMF methodology incorporated within the Classified AF Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system
• Responsible for ensuring the inputs satisfy the assessment and authorization of the RMF requirements process that will lead to an IATT and a full ATO from the AF Authorizing Official assigned to the system
• Oversees and manages the scope of work for the Security SME, Security Tools Administrator, and any other contractors assigned to perform RMF support
• Serve as the Point of Contact (POC) for all RMF activities including test events such as security assessments, remediation, and compliance activities
• Coordinate all aspects of RMF security control implementation
• Identify the requirements that are security critical and establish corresponding controls for these requirements
• Periodically test and evaluate the effectiveness of information security controls
• Input data and upload artifacts relevant to this project into classified eMASS
• Work with and accept input and feedback from the Government PMO team during the execution of this delivery order
• Provides oversight of Cybersecurity Validation Testing
• Supports the government in its cybersecurity compliance assessment efforts by providing systems engineering and documentation support
• Serve as the matrixed manager for the first-line Service Management Center team’s security-related duties

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 12 years of applicable experience in lieu of education permissible.

What you'll need:

• Expereince with information technology experience and progressive information security experience with a focus on Federal Government projects.
• Hands-on experience in the following:
• Conducting network and network security assessments and documenting the results using NIST SP 800-53A
• Completing security plans
• Recommending Security Controls for Federal Information Systems
• Documenting recommendations to correct security weaknesses resulting from security assessments and tracking implementation of corrective actions
• Developing network and network security policies and system security documentation and procedures
• Capable of interacting with Government assigned RMF personnel, plus able to participate in Cybersecurity working groups and meetings.
• Strong understanding of related technologies and significant knowledge of particular networking technologies, operating systems, and security tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Certification:

• At minimum have an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II or above (CAP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC). 

Clearance: 

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance 

Desired:

• Active DoD Secret clearance