Cybersecurity SME

Overview

Cybersecurity SME

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Salary Range: $175-$185,000 annually

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

CERTIFICATION: Yes, see list below

TRAVEL: ~20% CONUS and OCONUS

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Principal located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies.

AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systems is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB. Position will travel to OCONUS and CONUS locations, including the Middle East, currently the Nation of Qatar but other OCONUS locations may also be supported.

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
• Education: BA Degree in Technical Discipline; MS preferred
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  20 years of directly related experience, 10 years of which must be in the DoD
• Proficiency in:
  • Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure
  • Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, Dev Sec Ops , and Dev Ops
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics
  • Ability to interface professionally with all levels of DoD and Foreign Civilian and Military
• Certifications: Have one of the following certifications:
  • CISM
  • CISSO
  • FITSPD
  • GCIA
  • GCSA
  • GCLD
  • GDSA
  • GICSP
  • CISSP-ISSAP, or
  • CISSP-ISSEP
• Have extensive knowledge and/or experience in:
  • Commercial solutions for classified (CSfC) and/or NSA approval process
  • Cross domain solution (CDS) design and approval
  • Demonstrated experience with network architecture and design. DoD networking experience, preferably with a Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE)
  • Working knowledge of software defined networking (SDN)
  • DoD RMF implementation (including ATO, ATC and reciprocity)
  • Managing eMASS system packages
  • Working knowledge of administering servers, system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
  • DISA STIG implementation
  • ACAS tool usage

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program with a minimum of 25 years of experience, 15 years in DoD, OR
• Master s or Doctorate in related field with a minimum of 20 years of experience, 12 years in DoD

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to DoD programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead development and review of system security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and security CONOPS in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 8510.01, MIL-STD-1785, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
• Support system and application Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities under RMF, ensuring completeness, quality, and compliance of all artifacts
• Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and ongoing continuous monitoring
• Administer and manage eMASS system packages

• Provide technical leadership in network and system architecture design with emphasis on cybersecurity, including DoD and joint networking environments
• Support cross-domain solutions (CDS), CSfC, and NSA approval processes
• Assess and mitigate system, network, and application…