Cybersecurity Lead

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead for a new multidisciplinary Product Office at Fort Belvoir, VA. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award, which is projected in April or May 2025. 100% onsite work is currently forecasted. Application to this position may include pre-hire assessments in general cognition, technical aptitude, communication, and soft skills.

*An active DoD Secret Clearance is required*

• Serve as senior cybersecurity functional lead, providing mentorship, training, standardization, and technical leadership across the program
• Serve as subject matter expert for all cybersecurity/information technology aspects of assigned program
• Perform top-level system architecture related design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting
• Translate military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements
• Participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist/engineering on assigned programs
• Evaluate and conduct design efforts from a cybersecurity view point to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses
• Prepare and review cybersecurity related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports
• Review and evaluate system performance against cybersecurity related specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements
• Prepare and evaluate cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs
• Lead operational Cyber Security accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below
• Apply AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software
• Prepare recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation and understand systems engineering processes
• Perform security analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments
• Execute day-to-day certification and accreditation activities for a project team
• Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Cybersecurity matters
• Evaluate Cybersecurity products, procedures, and system architecture used on past programs, and establish new and innovative cybersecurity strategies
• Identify issues and brief PM on possible courses of action and their impact

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices
• Expertise in RMF (Risk Management Framework) implementation and documentation
• Experience with audit planning and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management skills for cybersecurity initiatives
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and templates
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle integration
• Knowledge of DoD standards guiding cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience

• 20 years of relevant experience
• Leadership experience on DoD cybersecurity programs

Education

• The minimum level of education required is: MS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Science
• Current IAM III certification (CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)

Clearance

• Active SECRET security clearance (verifiable in DISS)

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

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