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Leidos · 2 days ago

Sr. Cyber Operations Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $237K/yr

12+ years exp

Leidos is a leading technology company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Specialist to support the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, focusing on monitoring and analyzing the security posture of systems and responding to cyber incidents.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Recommend design changes and enhancements to applications and systems based on review of associated security controls and Security Technical Information Guides (STIGs) to ensure maximum security

Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices

Collaborate with product managers, customers, and other team members to specify requirements, communicate status of system security related requirements and issues

Facilitate the documenting of program logic, design, and system flow

Recommend solutions to security related software design or hardware configuration issues

Contribute to the preparation and presentation of A&A documentation and system/software architecture

Recommend changes affecting short-term team growth and success

Mentor teammates to ensure knowledge and growth in the area of cyber security

Plan and lead on significant projects to completion

Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments

Report progress to the customer and Program Manager as requested

Support the F-16 ASIP Portal system in obtaining the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Authority to Operate (ATO). To include: Performing regular security audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Identifying and assessing impacted security controls and implementing effective risk mitigation techniques to ensure system security

Evaluating and entering security control assessment information into Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) according to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements

Create, review and maintain A&A documentation and enter documentation into eMASS. Update Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) with budget and IT compliance information

Evaluate Scans and provide analysis and tracking for all priority I, II, III severity items, develop and maintain - Excel tools to support efficient and effective reporting of security posture and compliance information

Review, update and perform security tasks to ensure compliance with the Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) Plan and assess and drive compliance with the Air Force Logistics (AF/A4) A4 CIO Assessment and Authorization Guide

Support time sensitive taskers and data request requirements provided by Air Force Portfolio Management Team

Creating JIRA user stories, defining requirement and assist in prioritizing backlog

Staying current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to proactively address potential risks

Qualification

Cyber SecurityRisk Management FrameworkAssessmentAuthorizationDoD 8140 IAM CertifiedF-16 Cyber SecuritySecurity Technical Information GuideTechnical DocumentationAzure Cloud ArchitectureAgile MethodologyJIRAConfluenceNIST Guidelines

Required

B.S. degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline with twelve or more years of related experience. Additional years of relevant experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute education requirement

US Citizen; Currently hold an active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain/maintain

DoD 8140 IAM Certified (CISM and CompTIA Sec+)

Proven knowledge and background with F-16 Cyber Security

Demonstrated abilities in Web Application and System Architecture Security Risk

Experience with Security controls and Security Technical Information Guide (STIG), identification, review, reconciliation and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) requirements and processes

Proven skills in preparation of technical documentation and procedures

Preferred

Current DoD 8140 IAM Certified CISSP

Possession of an Active DoD Secret Clearance

Demonstrated abilities with Azure Cloud Architecture and associated security risk management

Experience with the following: Cloud One and C5ISR, Agile Methodology, Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service, JIRA and Confluence, NIST Guidelines and RMF standards