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Akima · 2 months ago

5G Subject Matter Expert - Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $185K/yr

12+ years exp

Compass Point, an Akima company, is looking for a 5G Subject Matter Expert to join their team. The role involves developing 5G architecture for secure access to the DoDIN and collaborating on various 5G initiatives within the DoD environment.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Follows 3GPP 5G standard protocols that specifically relate to securing DoD mission. Provide recommendations for security requirements for 5G standards. Decompose DoD applicable 5G use cases and requirements based on NDAA and USD R&E guidance documents and policies. Develops 5G reference architecture Course of Action (COAs), including network slicing as a service (NSaaS), that showcase leveraging secure carrier networks to access the DoDIN. Develop a zero-trust security architecture that overlays DoD Security on commercial 5G reference architecture

Supports OUSD R&E and DoD CIO WG efforts related to NS and CM. Collaborate and assist DISA in 5G issues of spectrum sharing, testing, modelling and simulation, architecture, requirement, security, IDAM, MDM and policy. Provide support for the four major workstreams:

5G Security Architecture

5G Security Requirement guidance (SRG)

5G Continuous Monitoring (CM)

5G Enterprise networks and transition of 5G services

Designs and implements network architecture for interconnection of Mission partner’s 5G systems to DoDIN

Develops and implements proof of concepts using commercial equipment to evaluate and demonstrate DoD use cases including NSaaS, orchestration, security, and continuous monitoring implementations

Establishes campus 5G network at DISA HQ to augment DISA Wi-Fi. Pilot smart warehouse use case within DISA warehouse. Evaluate running 5G services out of DISA datacenters. Investigate implementation of 5G smart base technologies. Conduct market research to evaluate the available 5G products that meet MP and DoD requirements and use cases

Implements a 5G architecture within a lab environment that showcases leveraging secure carrier networks to access the DoDIN. Prototype and transition 5G use cases to support end-to-end network slicing (NS) for DISA and DoD programs including CM for DoD 5G networks. Support the evaluation of 5G products for inclusion on Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Product List (APL)

Assesses the entire cybersecurity posture of the future 5G service and shall make recommendations to reduce support costs and shall expose and remediate configuration and operational security issues before they affect the future service offering. The contractor shall monitor the environment for security events and operational health. The contractor shall prevent the compromise of privileged account credentials from cyberattacks, promote credential hygiene and cybersecurity best practices, while ensuring systems/services comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements. Coordinate with designated government personnel to ensure the 5G services are available and optimized through security gateways. Develop STIG guidance for secure implementation of 5G systems. Develop DISA approach to 5G performance and security monitoring

Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately. Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures. Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures. Performs work independently. Considered a high-level specialist who regularly interacts and works with senior management. Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work. Typically requires BA and 12-15 years

Qualification

5G TechnologiesDoD Environment ExperienceTelecommunications ExperienceNetwork Architecture DesignCybersecurity Best PracticesCollaboration SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication Skills