SITEC 3 EOM Cyber Security Technical Lead

Peraton requires a Cyber Security Technical Lead Subject Matter Expert to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order. The Cyber Security Technical Lead works directly with the SITEC 3 EOM Enterprise Deputy Program Manager in executing requirements to meet and exceed performance objectives associated with the program. This position is located at MacDill AFB, FL.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

The Cyber Security Technical Lead provides technical support at the Subject Matter Expert level in executing SITEC 3 EOM requirements. The Cyber Security Technical Lead must be detail-oriented and have in-depth knowledge of Cyber Security protocols, practices, DoD standards, to include both offensive and defensive cyber operations and the technical know-how associated. The Cybersecurity Technical Lead supports cybersecurity defense-in-depth programs for USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces’ networks. Providing OCO/DCO operation fusion activities, identifying complex threats and vulnerabilities, performing remediation activities to complete thorough risk assessment analyses of Enterprise, IT platforms, and IS to ensure systems maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability based on National, DoD, DIA, USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces’ security regulations and directives and standards. The Cyber Security Technical Lead shall provide Cybersecurity engineering support for DISN, DIA, Defense Switched Network (DSN), and CDS Connection Approval Packages. As the Cyber Security Technical Lead routinely updates technical skills, advocates for continual cybersecurity hygiene practices, and partners across industry and vendors to determine the best cyber technology suite that meets the Government’s needs. Advising and collaborating across multi-enterprise and tactical platforms, including cybersecurity posture guidance, secure design and development direction, and lead Cyber Security engineers while serving in this position.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing dedicated, on-site support for Cybersecurity engineering.
• Conducting network audits, assess results, and provide recommended corrective actions.
• Continuously monitoring operations for trends and anomalies and performance indicators.
• Examine network topologies to understand and secure data flows across multiple platforms and environments.
• Identify industry-best-fit applications and network device support to effectively secure transport across the Enterprise, Components, and TSOCs
• Performing risk and vulnerability assessments for engineered networks and systems on the
SIE.
• Ensuring engineering tasks and cybersecurity solutions comply with accreditation, certification, and connection standards for USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces’ networks and systems.
• Conducts Risk Decision Authority Criteria (RDAC) analysis to determine the required
security controls, test plans, and security assessments to mitigate risk IAW NCDSMO approval criteria.
• Engineering and analyzing solutions for vulnerability and risk assessment to ensure solutions
are following national and DoD security standards and measures.
• Coordinating with subordinate, adjacent, supporting, and senior organizations, and agencies to support the resolution of security issues, accreditation and connection approvals, and engineering requests.
• Providing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support; engineer solutions to ensure they
include sound network security and design; and provide project management support services.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and documenting the security requirements of applications, systems,
and networks across their life cycles.
• Reviewing Security Test and Evaluation plans; developing or refining them as necessary.
• Advising USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces on network and system risks, risk mitigation, COAs, and operational recommendations.
• Recommending technology upgrades and modifications based on evolving technologies, best practices, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluating CND tools, conduct functionality analyses, and assist in the creation of CONOPs and policies for the appropriate use of defensive tools.
• Evaluating, assessing, and ensuring the compliance of ports and protocols utilized by IT infrastructures, systems, platforms, products, applications, and network security devices (e.g. router ACL’s, firewall configuration, ports and protocol nodes, network cabling, etc.).
• Researching and recommending system security guidance based upon DoD, DIA,
USCYBERCOM, Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN), and other-directed guidance.

Required qualifications:

• A DoD Top Secret security clearance or above is required for this position.
• 12 years of experience with BS/BA; 10 years of experience with MS/MA.  A degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, a Mathematics-intensive discipline, or a similar field is preferred. 16 years of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 10 years of increasingly complex and progressive experience in IT operations and infrastructure including five years of specialized experience related to the candidate’s assigned task.
• Minimum of 10-years of hands-on technical and operational experience leading, managing,
and operating at Enterprise-wide level, including demonstrative large-scale, complex computing environments, and consistently performing excellent service delivery at-scale
• Strong technical writing expertise with illustrated capability at the senior leadership level
• Proven experience briefing senior leadership and performance-driven outcomes.
• DoDD 8570.01-M IASAE Level III certification required (CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP)

Desired qualifications:

• CEH, Cloud+, CySA+ certifications

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