Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced​/IAT III

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber‑secure environment.
• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals.
• May lead and direct the work of others and/or supervise IAT personnel.
• Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely; reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements.
• Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the AOR.
• Compiles, edits, coordinates, and updates cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service.
• Advises senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements.
• Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources.
• Senior level experience with RMF techniques, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and develops Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

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• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a STEM/Cyber related field.
• Minimum of 12 plus years of work‑related experience.
• Current IAT III (or better) certification.
• Technical certification or 5 years experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, ACAS, Splunk, and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions.
• Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of hire date.
• Strong knowledge base preferred in real‑time security situational awareness, operational network systems, and security monitoring.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and findings.
• Active SECRET security clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.