Cybersecurity Test Lead (Mid) — DoD Systems & Flight Tech

Astrion; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Cybersecurity Test Lead Mid-Level to support the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. The role plans and conducts Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoD programs while coordinating with DoD customers and ensuring rigorous security practices.

The ideal candidate has a technical background, active SECRET clearance, and experience in system security testing, aircraft/weapon systems, and DoD testing environments.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of relevant technical experience in the management of test, cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, and/or IT systems teams.
• Active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation).
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Experience with DoD development and/or operational testing.
• Experience with aircraft and weapon systems testing/evaluation.
• Job experience in Aircraft, Weapon, Cloud, and/or Traditional Internet Protocol system architectures/ avionics.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing diverse teams.
• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage test projects and program objectives with various DoD and federal agency customers.
• Track test requirements for team and assist team in meeting those requirements.
• Provide input to test plans that document program objectives, methods, and required resources.
• Support development of detailed program cost and schedule estimates.
• Become expertly familiar with the Cyber DT&E Test Process/Guidebook.
• Coordinate test resources to ensure program objectives are met.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical details required to ensure successful test execution.
• Support test execution by providing oversite of cyber test events, to include test planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Attend meetings with customers to help test team prepare for events.
• Document and communicate test results effectively to technical and non-technical user groups in written and oral formats in a timely and effective manner.
• Stay up to date on emerging cybersecurity threats and trends and adjust testing plans and procedures as needed to mitigate new risks.
• Assist in the development of test strategies for cybersecurity testing on DoD systems.

Skills

SECRET clearance

Test management

Cybersecurity testing

DoD programs

Communication

Team leadership

Project planning

Travel

Aircraft testing

Risk assessment

Education

Technical Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Cybersecurity Test Lead Mid-Level to support the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. The role plans and conducts Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoD programs while coordinating with DoD customers and ensuring rigorous security practices.

The ideal candidate has a technical background, active SECRET clearance, and experience in system security testing, aircraft/weapon systems, and DoD testing environments.