A&A Technical Site Lead / Deputy Project Manager

SA Photonics, a CACI Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and space company is seeking a qualified A&A Technical Site Lead / Deputy Project Manager with extensive experience in cybersecurity and project management. The successful candidate will oversee a team, applying the Risk Management Framework in cloud environments while ensuring compliance with NIST guidelines. The role includes reviewing security packages, managing assessments, and collaborating with USCG for tailored security documentation.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Networking, and Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of lead or management experience.
• Hands-on experience in cloud security and RMF.

Responsibilities

• Lead as onsite Project Manager and guide the assigned team.
• Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies.
• Prepare Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and assess vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework

Team Leadership

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

DoD 8570/8140 IATIII baseline certification

Tools

eMASS

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Job description

A&A Technical Site Lead / Deputy Project Manager

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Job Description:

As the Project Manager and Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as onsite Project Manager and representative of assigned department for meetings and efficiently lead internal resources to meet established milestones and targeted completion dates.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to 10+ employees of assigned teams.
• Review security control package submissions from validator staff.
• Subject Matter Expert in the Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7.
• Demonstrate experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to cloud environments, including assessing and mitigating cloud-specific risks
• Provide the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with tailored documentation to support their security authorization.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems within the organization.
• Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks in information systems and infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) documenting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process.
• Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments as needed.
• Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Validate security control implementation and provide test results.
• Hands-on experience in assessing RMF Step 4 and performing continuous monitoring.
• Examine security control weaknesses and determine if they are producing the desired intent.
• Deep understanding of Vulnerability Management practices.
  
  

Job Profile

Information Security M2

JR Type

Funded

Job Category

Security

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Secret

Percentage Of Travel Required

Up to 10%

Type Of Travel

Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name

Program | CDM

Referral Bonus Plan

$1,000

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Responsibilities

Job Description:

As the Project Manager and Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as onsite Project Manager and representative of assigned department for meetings and efficiently lead internal resources to meet established milestones and targeted completion dates.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to 10+ employees of assigned teams.
• Review security control package submissions from validator staff.
• Subject Matter Expert in the Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7.
• Demonstrate experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to cloud environments, including assessing and mitigating cloud-specific risks
• Provide the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with tailored documentation to support their security authorization.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems within the organization.
• Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks in information systems and infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) documenting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process.
• Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments as needed.
• Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Validate security control implementation and provide test results.
• Hands-on experience in assessing RMF Step 4 and performing continuous monitoring.
• Examine security control weaknesses and determine if they are producing the desired intent.
• Deep understanding of Vulnerability Management practices.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• US Citizenship required and hold DOD Secret or higher clearance.
• Intimate understanding of NIST RMF implementation guidance.
• 10 plus years of cyber (Cloud, ISSM, ISSO), Networking and Systems Engineering
• 5 plus years lead or management experience
• Hands-on experience with using eMASS or similar Information Assurance tools.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Well-developed understanding of Federal Civilian or DHS Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes.
• In-depth understanding of the relevance of NIST Security Controls and Control Implementation methodologies to the SA&A process.
• Experience analyzing vulnerability scans and STIG implementations.
• Can demonstrate understanding of critical documentation required in Security Authorization (SA) Packages.
• Ability to understand and support Privacy Compliance Activities to include the development of Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), and Statement of Record Notices (SORN).
• DoD 8570/8140 IATIII baseline certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCNP Security)
• CSSP-AU certification - must obtain within 60days of employment.
• Knowledge/Familiarity with DoD 8500, DoD 8510, DHS 4300 A and B, NIST SP 800-18, 60, 70, 53, 53A, 137, IACS, CMRS, COAMS, JIMS, Swimlane, Governance, Risk, and Compliance, POA&M (i.e., Management, Assessment, etc.), ERS, FISMA, Knowledge Service, ACAS, Tanium, Power BI, Project/Program Management, TASKORD (i.e., FRAGO, CTO, etc.), and Data Calls (i.e., OIG Audit, etc.)
  
  

Desired

• Well-developed understanding of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ideally the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) process as it relates to Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A).
• Relevant DOD, DHS or .gov Cyber Security Information Assurance focused experience with specific current hands-on experience researching, writing, and submitting complete A&A documentation packages for new system authorizations.
• Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years related work experience.
  
  

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$103,800 - $218,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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