Cybersecurity Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is looking for a cybersecurity expert in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves designing and implementing security measures for data protection and conducting vulnerability testing. Requirements include US citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance, along with over 10 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity or a related field. This position emphasizes communication skills and collaboration across multiple priorities. The location is primarily Kirtland AFB, with potential full-time deployment based on customer needs.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at time of application.
• 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Ability to manage time and collaborate across diverse priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement analytical methodologies and tools to protect data assets.
• Perform information system security activities leading to certification and accreditation.
• Conduct audits and evaluate security test plans to identify weaknesses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

MA/MS degree or higher in STEM, Computer Science, Cybersecurity

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive, multi-technology analytical and technical methodologies, tools, and policies/standards meant to protect organizational data assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
• Perform information system security and information assurance activities that lead to appropriate certification and accreditation (CA).
• Create and develop audits, evaluate security test and evaluation plans and existing data storage, or transfer systems to identify weakness and assess risk.
• Perform vulnerability testing. Implement new or upgraded security measures or controls and documents system or policy changes.
• Review reports/logs, investigate possible security expectations, administer incident response procedures and coordinate with government agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at time of application
  • Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional
• 10+ years of related work experience with MA/MS degree or higher (additional years of relevant experience may be substituted) in STEM, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field of study
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of group/division priorities
• Recognized expert at developing briefs and reports for project leadership team review
• Ability to report to designated work location at Kirtland AFB, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer