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Information Systems Security Developer, SZIC

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking an Information Systems Security Developer to manage Information Assurance and Cyber Security for space systems. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on security measures while ensuring compliance with necessary guidelines.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Member will serve as a Delta ISSD for the planning, execution, and reporting of Information Assurance and Cyber Security disciplines for the space ground and launch systems throughout the Innovation & Prototyping delta

Ensures that the proper acquisition system protections are properly planned, implemented, and reported throughout the development lifecycle

Main goal is to ensure the appropriate application of information assurance and cyber security policies and procedures to protect Space system Command programs

Newly appointed ISSD will functions as a subject matter expert for application associated policies for both research and development as well as operational systems under development by SZI and their customer base (Air Force Research Labs, Air Force Operationally Responsive Space Office, United States Space Force, Defense Advanced Research Program Agency (DARPA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

ISSD will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for assigned IT; ground stations and space vehicles

Ensure software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirement Guides (SRG))

Familiar in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, associated Security Control Families and the development of authorization decision packages to obtain Authority-to-Connect (ATCs), Interim Authority to Test (IATTs), etc

As a member of the Cybersecurity Branch and Mission System Section that supports activities for space mission accreditation, technical performance, and program schedule issues ensuring all programs efforts comply with regulatory requirements and meet customer needs

Balances IPT workloads and provides overall guidance and the subject matter expert on cyber awareness and controls

Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides/supports technical and programmatic work

Qualification

Information AssuranceCyber SecurityRisk Management FrameworkSecurity Technical Implementation GuidesSec+/CASP+ CertificationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTechnical Reporting

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance

Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise

May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours

PCS / relocation funding is not authorized

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'

This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment

Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position

Member must be 8570, IAM II compliant

Member must meet OPM education standards Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks

Member must possess a Sec+/CASP+ or equivalent certification

Preferred

Degrees in cybersecurity or Information Assurance (will accept a bachelor's in information systems security, Computer Science with Cybersecurity Concentration, or a master's degree in Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Management)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.