Deputy Cyber Security Lead

Responsibilities

We are hiring a Deputy Cyber Security Lead with our cybersecurity team at Peterson Space Force Base or Langley AFB or Hanscom AFB.

What you'll do:

The Deputy Cyber Security Lead supports the Cyber Security Lead with all Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support the Cyber Security Lead with all Risk Management Framework (RMF), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Operate (ATO) functions

Responsible for coordinating the RMF Team efforts supporting an Air Force (AF) project using the Air Force RMF methodology incorporated within the Classified AF Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system

Responsible for ensuring the inputs satisfy the assessment and authorization of the RMF requirements process that will lead to an IATT and a full ATO from the AF Authorizing Official assigned to the system

Oversees and manages the scope of work for the Security SME, Security Tools Administrator, and any other contractors assigned to perform RMF support

Serve as the Point of Contact (POC) for all RMF activities including test events such as security assessments, remediation, and compliance activities

Coordinate all aspects of RMF security control implementation

Identify the requirements that are security critical and establish corresponding controls for these requirements

Periodically test and evaluate the effectiveness of information security controls

Input data and upload artifacts relevant to this project into classified eMASS

Work with and accept input and feedback from the Government PMO team during the execution of this delivery order

Provides oversight of Cybersecurity Validation Testing

Supports the government in its cybersecurity compliance assessment efforts by providing systems engineering and documentation support

Serve as the matrixed manager for the first-line Service Management Center team’s security-related duties

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 12 years of applicable experience in lieu of education permissible.

What you'll need:

Expereince with information technology experience and progressive information security experience with a focus on Federal Government projects.

Hands-on experience in the following:

Conducting network and network security assessments and documenting the results using NIST SP 800-53A

Completing security plans

Recommending Security Controls for Federal Information Systems

Documenting recommendations to correct security weaknesses resulting from security assessments and tracking implementation of corrective actions

Developing network and network security policies and system security documentation and procedures

Capable of interacting with Government assigned RMF personnel, plus able to participate in Cybersecurity working groups and meetings.

Strong understanding of related technologies and significant knowledge of particular networking technologies, operating systems, and security tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Certification:

At minimum have an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II or above (CAP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC).

Clearance:

Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Desired:

Active DoD Secret clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

full time