Cybersecurity Lead Security Clearance

Position: Cybersecurity Lead with Security Clearance
Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world.

We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Lead serves as the senior cybersecurity authority responsible for protecting satellite ground systems and ensuring full compliance with Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force cybersecurity policies. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across cybersecurity architecture, accreditation, risk management, and continuous monitoring activities. The Cybersecurity Lead is accountable for integrating cybersecurity throughout the system lifecycle, maintaining accreditation posture, and ensuring mission systems remain resilient against evolving threats.

Please note, this position is contingent.

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
* Lead development and execution of the cybersecurity strategy for satellite ground systems, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Space Force policies, including full implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls.

* Serve as the cybersecurity authority for program execution, ensuring alignment with CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity directives.

* Apply Zero Trust principles to safeguard satellite ground system architectures against unauthorized access.
Accreditation & Compliance
* Lead and oversee the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, ensuring accreditation packages, vulnerability assessments, and supporting documentation meet U.S. Space Force cybersecurity standards.

* Maintain operational proficiency in eMASS and working knowledge of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC).

* Lead teams through external cybersecurity audits and internal compliance reviews to ensure regulatory adherence.

* Support SAP environment cybersecurity requirements and accreditation activities.
Lifecycle Cyber Integration
* Integrate cybersecurity across the engineering lifecycle using Dev Sec Ops  principles and continuous ATO (cATO) methodologies.

* Ensure cybersecurity is embedded throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment processes.

* Configure and deploy advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies, including SIEM platforms, endpoint protection systems, and vulnerability scanning tools.
Threat & Risk Management
* Identify system vulnerabilities and conduct threat and risk assessments.

* Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risk and strengthen system resilience.

* Develop and maintain incident response plans to prepare program teams for cybersecurity events and breaches.

* Provide technical oversight of cybersecurity monitoring tools (e.g., Nessus, Splunk, Solar Winds).
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
* Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for customer interactions, including U.S. Space Force, DISA, and other DoD entities.

* Provide technical direction to cross-functional engineering teams to ensure secure system implementation.

* Mentor and train junior team members and program staff to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and culture across the organization.

Qualifications:

* Clearance:
Active TS/SCI required. Must be SAP eligible.

* Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field required. Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or related technical field preferred.

* Required Skills:

* Minimum 8-10 years of professional cybersecurity experience supporting complex, multi-level systems.

* Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs preferred.

* Demonstrated experience achieving ATO for DoD or space-related systems.

* Background…