DoD Cybersecurity Test Lead – Mid-Level (Secret)

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); 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 involves planning, coordinating, and executing cybersecurity development and operational tests for major DoD programs, with in-person and telework elements.

Qualified candidates have a technical degree and at least 3 years of relevant testing experience, plus a SECRET clearance and willingness to travel up to 15–20 weeks yearly.

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

Cybersecurity testing

DoD testing experience

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership

Aircraft/Weapon/Cloud testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Vulnerability scanning

Penetration testing tools

RMF process

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Cybersecurity Test Lead Mid-Level to support the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing cybersecurity development and operational tests for major DoD programs, with in-person and telework elements.

Qualified candidates have a technical degree and at least 3 years of relevant testing experience, plus a SECRET clearance and willingness to travel up to 15–20 weeks yearly.