Space Cybersecurity SME

Sigmatech, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmatech, Inc. seeks a Space Cybersecurity SME to support the US Space Force (USSF) in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on RMF-based assessments, analysis, documentation, and space-system security expertise.

You will document and coordinate required cybersecurity artifacts, analyze certification plans, and provide RMF guidance for emerging capabilities. This position requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and a strong defense-space background.

Qualifications

• Requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree mandatory; 10 years in related Space Defense field.
• Strong IT and cybersecurity knowledge across system administration contexts.
• Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space domains.
• Experience in cyber environments and cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

• Document and coordinate cybersecurity assessments, artifacts, and processes.
• Analyze certification and accreditation plans to support DoD/Cyber processes.
• Provide RMF research and recommendations for space systems.
• Submit assessment reports and control validation reports.
• Coordinate with USSF entities to complete risk assessments.
• Support test objectives, prepare documentation, and report results.
• Explore integration opportunities for new technologies for space and non-space capabilities.
• Analyze architectures for materiel and non-materiel solutions for national security.
• Support Space, terrestrial, maritime, air, and cyber capabilities analyses.
• Engage in National Capital Region activities and interface with mission partners.
• Serve as USSF representative to operations and maintenance coordination.

Skills

TS clearance

Cybersecurity expertise

Systems admin background

Defense space knowledge

Experience in cyber environments

10+ years in related field

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

RMF

eMASS

Job description

Sigmatech, Inc. is seeking a Space Cybersecurity SME to support the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6) for the US Space Force (USSF). The role is based in Arlington, VA and focuses on RMF-based cybersecurity assessments, analysis, documentation, and space and system-of-systems cybersecurity expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Document, coordinate, advise, assist, review, and inspect required cybersecurity assessments, processes, and artifacts.
• Conduct cybersecurity analysis of system certification and accreditation plans to support certification and accreditation in accordance with current Cybersecurity Policy.
• Provide RMF research, analysis, and recommendations for emerging cybersecurity capabilities and methodologies, including assessment of controls, monitoring and reporting on controls, and tracking mitigation action status.
• Submit Assessment Reports and associated cybersecurity control validation reports.
• Assess information security products and documents and interpret DoD and AF issuances.
• Coordinate with other USSF entities to complete cybersecurity risk assessments and support contract requirements.
• Schedule voice/data calls, meetings, and conferences to support cybersecurity assessments and related processes.
• Perform analysis services for USSF/S6 expertise, including planning test objectives and requirements, assisting preparation of required documentation with review and feedback, preparing the test environment, executing test activities, and reporting results.
• Explore integration opportunities for new and emerging technologies, concepts, and research and development from DoD, IC, civil, and commercial sources, including integrating space with non-space capabilities (terrestrial, maritime, air, cyber, and more).
• Analyze architectures to evaluate materiel and non-materiel solutions for enduring and potential future national security challenges.
• Support analyses and assessments for Space, terrestrial, maritime, air, and cyber capabilities, including system-of-systems factors.
• Support USSF key leader, staff, and component/sub-unit activities in the National Capital Region and engagements with mission partners.
• Serve as a USSF representative to the Pentagon building operations manager, including requesting recurring service, preventative maintenance, repairs, and/or infrastructural operational malfunctions.

Required Qualifications

• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expert knowledge of Information Technology (IT) requirements and state-of-the-industry practices for comprehensive cybersecurity.
• Systems Admin or Network Admin background.
• Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space across strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations.
• Experience in cyber environments and cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s Degree mandatory plus 10 years of experience in an Operations, Cyber, Engineering, Scientific, Analysis, Policy, or Planning field related to Space Defense.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarization with Risk Management Framework (RMF) for space-based systems, including knowledge of the DOD tool Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Knowledge and familiarity with current Defense Department efforts in space.
• Familiarity with TMT and/or other HQ staffing tools.
• Pentagon knowledge and understanding of Pentagon organizations.
• Staff experience supporting DoD agencies within the past 3 years.
• Master’s degree in cyber security or a related field.
• 5 years of experience supporting OSD, Service HQ, DoD Agency, or IC staffs.

Technology Focus

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• DOD tool Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

Location and Work Setup

Arlington, VA (onsite)