Cybersecurity Specialist IV

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group is recruiting for a Cybersecurity Specialist IV to support PM Soldier Survivability at Ft. Belvoir, VA (and Huntsville, AL).

The role covers architecture, design, test, accreditation, and operational cybersecurity activities across multiple programs. Requirements include US citizenship, Secret clearance, an MS in Cybersecurity/CS/Info Science, 20+ years of experience, and CISSP certification.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and Secret clearance.
• MS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Information Science.
• 20+ years of relevant experience and CISSP certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for cybersecurity/IT aspects of assigned programs.
• Perform design, integration, testing, installation and troubleshooting.
• Develop and review cybersecurity test plans, procedures and reports.
• Conduct risk/vulnerability assessments and certification activities.
• Lead and mentor team members on cybersecurity issues.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

MS in Cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

RMF

AR 25-2

DoD cybersecurity standards

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting for a Cybersecurity Specialist IV. In this role, you will support PM Soldier Survivability (SSV), located at Ft. Belvoir, VA and Huntsville, AL. The support required under this effort includes engineering, quality assurance, test support, acquisition support, business management support, logistics and fielding support, operations support, and administrative support. Specific task areas include program management, analysis, planning, studies, liaison, operations support, strategic communications, engineering and logistics support, new equipment training, system test and product fielding support, acquisition and contracting support, software development and system safety, studies and analysis, and quick response support. PM SSV’s mission is to equip, clothe, and protect Soldiers to maximize performance today and provide enhanced capability tomorrow. PM SSV’s products protect Soldiers and allow them to operate in any condition. Product Manager Air Warrior (PdM AW), Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) and Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment (PdM SPE) are subordinate Product Offices in PM SSV.

Contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as subject matter expert for all cybersecurity/information technology aspects of assigned program.
• Performs top-level system architecture-related design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist/engineer on assigned programs.
• Evaluates and conducts design efforts from a cybersecurity viewpoint to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses.
• Prepares and reviews cybersecurity-related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against cybersecurity-related specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses the risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Prepares and evaluates cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs.
• Performs security analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.
• Executes day-to-day certification and accreditation activities for a project team.
• Has the breadth of experience, knowledge, and recognition in the Cybersecurity community, to lead efforts on assigned programs and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead.
• Serves as consultant to other team members and mentors workforce on Cybersecurity matters.
• Evaluates Cybersecurity products, procedures, and system architecture used on past programs, and establishes new and innovative cybersecurity strategies.
• Identifies issues and briefs PM on possible courses of action and their impact.

Contingent upon contract award

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret

Education: MS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Information Science

Years of Experience: At least 20 years of experience

Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience in operational cybersecurity accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
• Extensive understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include actually current experience (less than 2 years old) in obtaining system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software.
• Extensive experience preparing recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation. Understand systems engineering processes.
• Possesses extensive experience as a Network Security Architect.
• Extensive understanding of the DoD standards guiding cybersecurity policy development, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification and accreditation.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills, written and oral

Additional Information

Location: Onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel: 25%

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Contingent upon contract award

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities