Senior Cyber Configuration Validator

Job Title: Senior Cyber Configuration Validator

Location: Fort Meade, MD 20755

Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance

Job Type: Full-Time

P.D. Inc International is seeking an experienced and mission‑driven Senior Cyber Configuration Validator to provide Cybersecurity Management support in a U.S. government (DoD) environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Five+ years of relevant/recent experience with UNIX, Linux, or Windows Hardening and cybersecurity.
• Three+ years of relevant/recent experience with Microsoft Office Products.
• Current 8570/8140 requirement certification.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Subtask 1 – Cybersecurity Configuration Validation Oversight

Oversee and maintain the cyber configuration validation process in accordance with DoD and DISA policies and procedures for isolated environments, NIPRNet, and SIPRNet networks. Validate cyber configuration validation procedure requirements are followed to ensure DISA J‑9 HaC managed operating environments (OEs) meet the responsible Authorizing Official (AO) build specifications in the approved system A&A package prior to full production connectivity to DoD Information Networks (DoDIN).

• Provide cyber configuration validation guidance and vulnerability resolution recommendations to DISA and Strategic Partner personnel.

Subtask 2 – Cybersecurity Configuration Compliance

Validate the cyber configuration validation checklist and supporting compliance documentation have been provided and verify SRG and STIG documentation is for the latest available version. Ensure OEs are registered in the DISA asset connection tracking database and records are updated whenever the connectivity status for an OE changes (no more than five times per year). Request network security scans and validate results.

Review DISA directives and orders, SRG, STIG and network scan vulnerabilities, and validate that vulnerabilities in an open state meet policy guidelines. Review and validate the complete installation and configuration of mandated cyber tools on DISA OEs. Verify the owning Strategic Partner has acknowledged the security posture of the submitted OE(s) and provide notification of cyber configuration validation approval or denial decisions to the requester.

• Highly competitive salary
• 401(k)
• Health care
• Paid time off
• No‑limit student loan forgiveness (merit‑based)
• Security clearance sponsorship for new/qualified employees
• Casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, and gym memberships