Ares Enterprise · 2 months ago
Cyber Security Support Technician
Dunn Loring, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAres Enterprise is seeking a Cyber Security Support Technician to join their Security Operations Team at Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. The role involves providing support for the development, management, and maintenance of Local Information Assurance Programs, conducting evaluations, training, and ensuring compliance with cyber security protocols.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide unit level support for the development, management and maintenance of the Local Information Assurance Programs in accordance with the Navy Information Assurance Program guidance contained in SECNAVINST 5239.1 Series
Provide annual review of Site Security Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) status for all CNSL Ships
Coordinate with ships and USFFC for units requiring A&A maintenance scheduling in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance contained in DODI 8510.01
Coordinate with fielded Program of Record (POR) and Platform Information Technology (PIT) system offices to ensure required system accreditation documentation is up to date and have Authority to Operate (ATO) / Assessment and Authorization (A&A) letters signed by the Navy Authorizing Official (NAO)
Provide vulnerability compliance reviews for all CNSL ships as directed by CNSL leadership, and in preparation for scheduled unit level inspection events
Conduct shipboard evaluations to ensure shipboard systems are being maintained in accordance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Messages (IAVM), Communication Tasking Orders (CTO), Navy Technical Directives (NTD) and that approved system patches are installed per Fleet Advisory Message (FAM) guidance
Conduct unit level cyber training assist visits on afloat units to assess site and system training program implementation and management covering the functional areas that make up the local Cyber Security/Cyber Readiness Program. Coordinate with sites to ensure pre-visit requirements and minimal manning participation requirements are met. Prepare formal preparatory and conclusion documentation and deliverables, utilizing Government-approved format, providing CS/Cyber Readiness Training and Program Management posture for all ship and shore commands for individual unit level events, to include an End of Visit Assessment Report
Conduct periodic and random shipboard spot-checks to validate system scanning and reporting compliance
Provide proactive outreach, distance support, and tracking of onboard cyber programs to include compliance with applicable instructions and requirements, and implementation of shipboard policies, and SOPs. Provide coordination assistance to Program Office helpdesk and other support organizations for cyber technical barriers or casualties. Must provide prompt response to shipboard requests for assistance during prescribed working hours
Develop training materials to support onboard and offship training events, using Government-provided format. Curriculum shall comply with NAVEDTRA 130 series. Provide SME support to briefs, training events, and waterfront symposiums to provide Fleet training regarding C5I systems, trends, and issues. Conduct the training events or provide ancillary support, as required
Assist ship’s personnel in cyber bill development and ensuring Cyber Work Force (CWF) documentation and management requirements are met. Work with ship’s forces to develop a mitigation plan and POA&M for correcting deficiencies found during assessment. Work with Naval Warfare Command (NAVWAR), Afloat Training Group (ATG), and Information Warfare Training Group (IWTG) to coordinate training processes and events to ensure Site Assist Visits (SAVs) align with certifying exercises or other schedule assessments. Conduct tailored training events onboard, as required, to assist ship’s force in meeting cyber metrics and/or address identified training gaps. Audit cyber warfare certification events as directed by Military/Civilian lead, and provide recommendations for training process improvement
Qualification
Required
Possess ten (10) years of experience in NAVY cyber security, cryptology (CRY), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Information Warfare (IW)
Must have ability to make readiness determinations, and affect from equipment status reports, training reports, and fleet metrics to make recommendations to leadership
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required, though equivalent work experience may be considered
Clearance: An active Secret Clearance is required
Preferred
Experience as an Information Warfare Commander or equivalent is highly desirable
Company
Ares Enterprise
Ares Enterprise, LLC (“Ares”) is a SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Business and ServiceNow Consulting & Implementation Partner founded in October of 2022.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase