US Space Force Space Cybersecurity SME

Sigmatech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmatech, Inc. seeks a highly qualified Space Cybersecurity SME to support the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6) in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on cybersecurity assessments, RMF planning, and risk management across space, cyber, and DoD domains. Responsibilities include analyzing certification plans, producing assessment and control validation reports, and coordinating with USSF entities to complete risk assessments.

Qualifications

• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expert knowledge of IT requirements and cybersecurity best practices.
• Systems Admin or Network Admin background.
• Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space domains.
• Experience in cyber environments and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Document, coordinate, advise, review, and inspect required cybersecurity assessments, processes, and artifacts.
• Conduct cybersecurity analysis of system certification and accreditation plans per Cybersecurity Policy.
• Provide RMF research, analysis, and recommendations for securing emerging capabilities.
• Submit Assessment Reports and control validation reports.
• Assess information security products and DoD/AF issuances.
• Coordinate cybersecurity risk assessments with USSF entities.
• Schedule voice/data calls and conferences to support assessments.
• Perform analysis for USSF/S6 expertise including planning objectives and testing.
• Explore integration of new technologies from DoD/IC, including space and non-space capabilities.
• Analyze architectures for materiel and non-materiel solutions.
• Provide analyses for Space, terrestrial, maritime, air and cyber capabilities.
• Support USSF leadership activities in the National Capital Region.
• Represent USSF to Pentagon building operations for recurring service and repairs.

Skills

TS Clearance

IT cybersecurity

Systems Admin

Defense Space familiarity

Cybersecurity experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years’ related experience

Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Sigmatech, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Space Cybersecurity SME to support the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6).

Responsibilities:

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

Experience and Skills

Required Skills:

• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expert knowledge of Information Technology (IT) requirements and “state of the industry” practices in providing comprehensive cybersecurity.
• Systems Admin or Network Admin background.
• Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space in the areas of strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations.
• Experience in cyber environments and cybersecurity.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarization with Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Space based systems with knowledge on utilizing the DOD tool Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Knowledge and familiarity with current Defense Department efforts in space.
• Familiarity with TMT and/or or other HQ staffing tools.
• Pentagon knowledge and understanding of Pentagon organizations.
• Staff experience supporting DoD agencies within the past 3 years.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree mandatory plus 10 years’ experience in an Operations, Cyber, Engineering, Scientific, Analysis, Policy or Planning field related to Space Defense.

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree in cyber security, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience supporting OSD, Service HQ or DoD Agency or IC staffs.