Requirements
Must have:
- We require an advanced degree and at least 15 years of relevant technical or professional experience, including 5 years in the DoD, or a bachelors degree with at least 18 years of equivalent experience, including 5 years in the DoD, or 24 years of direct experience. - We require a minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years supporting the U.S. Department of Defense. - We seek subject matter expertise in rapid acquisition, including rapid prototyping and fielding under AFGM 2018-63-146-01 or a later release. - We require strong experience with Windows operating systems, Windows Group Policy Objects, DoD cybersecurity practices, NIST Risk Management Framework, STIGs, Endpoint Security System/Host-based Security System, and DoD Public Key Infrastructure. - We require a solid understanding of security directives for PIT, PITI, and non-PIT systems, including DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and related DoDI 5000.02 guidance. - We need experience developing and managing PIT determination packages, cybersecurity strategy documents, System Security Plans, control traceability matrices, risk assessments, POA\&Ms, security assessment plans, and program review/RFP artifacts. - We require experience supporting Independent Verification and Validation of security requirements, especially for weapon systems. - We need experience with Software Assurance pedigree analysis and quality assurance issue tracking and reporting. - We require experience conducting Supply Chain Risk Management and documenting SCRM plans and implementation activities in acquisition and security documents. - We expect the ability to support capability development planning and technical solutions involving COTS, commercial items, non-developmental items, and technologies from non-traditional contractors. - We require the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, with eligibility to pursue TS/SCI after hire. - We require U.S. citizenship. - We expect an active or obtainable DoD 8570 baseline certification within 6 months of hire, along with continuing education for the assigned role. - We value demonstrated expert-level knowledge, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to guide junior and journeyman team members. - We prefer candidates with an active DoD 8570 certification and an active TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities:
- We provide maintenance and operational support for DoD and Air Force computing systems and networks in both unclassified and classified environments. - We manage classified systems administration activities, including support for SIPRNet and other secure systems. - We perform trusted downloads, burn classified CDs, and maintain and update host systems. - We support systems engineering milestone reviews, test planning, and certification and accreditation package development. - We partner with the Information Systems Security Manager and provide cross-functional expertise across project management, systems security engineering, system administration, and network administration. - We help ensure compliance with current cybersecurity directives and standards for Platform Information Technology, PITI, and non-PIT systems. - We develop, review, modify, and coordinate cybersecurity documentation such as PIT determination packages, cybersecurity strategies, System Security Plans, control matrices, risk assessments, POA\&Ms, security assessment plans, and program artifacts. - We provide Risk Management Framework expertise for PIT and non-traditional products and recommend actions based on program office artifact reviews. - We assess the technical implementation of security design features to confirm confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and non-repudiation requirements are properly implemented and functioning. - We document and report IV\&V test plans, results, anomaly findings, recommendations, and related activity reports. - We conduct cybersecurity site audits to verify architecture, requirements, controls, mitigation actions, and testing support for IATT, IATO, ATO, and ATC decisions. - We identify Software Assurance pedigree and quality assurance issues and document findings. - We support the Government in conducting Supply Chain Risk Management. - We help develop and document SCRM plans and implementation activities in acquisition and security documents. - We contribute subject matter expertise to capability development planning and rapid acquisition efforts, including technical support for COTS, commercial, non-developmental, and non-traditional contractor solutions. - We may oversee and support junior personnel within the technical discipline.
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Company:
We are Diaconia, a company that values our people, our clients, and our community, and we are looking for a talented Cybersecurity SME to join our team for future opportunities. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse thinking is encouraged and where team members can contribute meaningfully to the growth of our industry. This is a full-time role supporting DoD and Air Force cybersecurity efforts across unclassified and classified systems. We value professionals who bring expertise, initiative, and a commitment to making a difference. We also offer the opportunity to work in a mission-focused setting with access to challenging cybersecurity and systems security work.
