US Space Force Space Cybersecurity SME

Sigmatech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

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). The role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and expert IT/cybersecurity knowledge in DoD space domains.

Responsibilities include assessing certifications, RMF, and coordinating risk assessments with USSF entities in the NCR. Ideal candidates will have a Systems or Network Admin background, familiarity with RMF for space systems, and experience

Qualifications

• Requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expert knowledge of IT requirements and cybersecurity 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, 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 including controls, monitoring and reporting on controls and mitigation actions.
• Submit Assessment Reports and associated cybersecurity control validation reports.
• Assess information security products and documents and interpret DoD, AF issuances.
• Coordinate with other USSF entities to complete cybersecurity risk assessments and/or in accomplishment of contract requirements.
• Schedule voice/data calls, meetings and conferences to support cybersecurity assessments and processes.
• Perform analysis services for USSF/S6 expertise, including planning objectives and requirements for test events, preparing documentation, and reporting results.
• Explore opportunities for integration of new technologies across DoD, IC, civil and commercial sources, including space with terrestrial/cyber capabilities.
• Analyze architectures to address future national security challenges and problems with materiel and non-materiel solutions.
• Provide analyses for Space, terrestrial, maritime, air and cyber capabilities; assess system of systems factors.
• Support USSF leadership and engagements in the NCR with mission partners.
• Serve as USSF representative to Pentagon building operations manager and coordinate maintenance.

Skills

TS Clearance with SCI eligibility

IT requirements & cybersecurity

Systems Admin background

Defense Space familiarity

Cyber environments experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eMASS

Job description

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.

Required Experience

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.

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