Peraton · 3 hours ago
Cybersecurity Operations Lead
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security professional to serve as the Senior Cybersecurity Task Manager for a mission critical program, overseeing Cyber Operations and ensuring compliance with government standards.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of security requirements within an organization’s business processes
Confirm documentation is prepared from information obtained from customers using accepted guidelines
Verify training materials, technical material and data address relevant RMF
Coordinate the preparation of security test and evaluation plans
Select and work with suppliers and designers to develop and finalize the MSOC and BMSOC design and coordinate the design with the Customer for approval with programmatic functional teams and the Customer
Provides certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments
Serve as the primary cybersecurity POC for the program
Investigate and analyze unique or highly technical operational and Customer issues by providing technical assistance in establishing procedures and processes to resolve or avoid similar issues in the future
Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provide recommendations for closing gaps
Recommend system enhancements to improve security deficiencies
Develops, tests, and integrates computer and network security tools
Review and evaluate complex non-nominal observations to include crew deviations and implement corrective action as needed
Oversee the inclusion of securing of system configurations and installation of security tools, system scans to determine compliance. document, report results and evaluate products and various aspects of system administration
Conducts security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks
Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements
Oversee the completion of computer incident investigations
Confirm that vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies are performed
Interface with government Customers, vendors, subcontractors, and program members to resolve cybersecurity related technical and quality problems
Perform complex technical surveillance to improve operational support, improve procedures, identify improvements in software, and increase quality by reducing operational risk
Provide guidance to Customer and program leadership in the areas of producibility, cybersecurity processes, equipment improvement, quality control, software quality and configuration management, and procurement
Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to foster support for program objectives
Oversee project efforts to ensure cybersecurity execution remains on schedule and within budget
Work with PMO and TPOCs to define cybersecurity requirements, schedules, performance criteria, project kick-off briefings, and other technical reports and documents as required for program deliverables
Provide recommendations based on technical assessments and present findings to key decision-makers
Attend and host meetings as required by the Customer or in support of Customer defined deliverables and brief cybersecurity reports and findings as required
Supervise and mentor junior cybersecurity professionals as needed
Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across programmatic functional teams
Support the PMO by conducting programmatic and technical evaluations
Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 10 years in a relevant engineering or technical field such as Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or Business/Program Management with a technical focus. Additional 4 years' experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Active TS/SCI clearance
At least 7 years of experience developing cybersecurity requirements, schedules, FTE estimates, performance criteria, CDRL definitions, and project kick-off briefings
In lieu if a degree approved military training that meets 8140.03 'Advanced Technical Expertise' requirements
CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-ISSMP, or CISA Certification
Proven ability leading cybersecurity operations in relation to space operational and or ground systems
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with peers and management
Previous experience developing and implementing cybersecurity procedures and processes IAW NIST 800-53 and DOD RFM
Previous experience evaluating cybersecurity measures and techniques for compliance to meet DoD and NIST requirements demonstrated by successfully completing CCRI or CORA inspection
Experience leading teams of more than 10 technical IT and Cybersecurity engineers
Ability to travel 25% of the time while meeting operational obligations
Preferred
Experience supporting facility design and development or upgrade
Previous experience associated with Resilient MW/MT, OPIR, or Space Systems operations is highly desired
Expertise in theory of operations, performance characteristics, vulnerability, and employment of foreign weapons systems
Experience leading analysis, evaluation, and assessment of intelligence information on defensive systems and technologies
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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