Cross Domain Solutions Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Lead. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining cutting-edge communication networks to support a DOD Airforce Program. This position is fully on-site in Hampton, VA and has Top-Secret Level Clearance.

Responsibilities of the CDS Lead include:

• Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) in compliance with NSA Raise the Bar (RTB), RMF, and DoD/IC security standards.
• Serve as the technical authority on CDS architecture, integrating technologies such as Radiant Mercury, OWL, Forcepoint, and custom-built guards.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable CDS implementations.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and documentation development including Security Plans, ICDs, and SOPs.
• Act as the primary liaison with government sponsors, accreditation authorities, and mission partners to support system authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead incident response efforts related to CDS operations and secure data transfer.

Qualifications for the CDS Lead include:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology , Electrical Engineering , or a related technical discipline.
• Over 15 years of experience in network engineering and secure systems architecture, with a strong focus on cross domain solutions , data transfer security, and classified network environments.
• Active Security+ (CompTIA) certification, demonstrating expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals and compliance with DoD standards.
• Certified Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with advanced knowledge of routing, switching, and secure network design.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility , supporting operations in highly classified and compartmented environments.
• Proven experience implementing and managing CDS technologies (e.g., Radiant Mercury, OWL, Forcepoint), and ensuring compliance with NSA Raise the Bar (RTB) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

Compensation for the CDS Lead include:

Salary Range: $160k-210k (based on experience)

Full Benefits Package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Keywords:

Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), NSA Raise the Bar (RTB), Risk Management Framework (RMF), secure data transfer, classified networks, multilevel security (MLS), Radiant Mercury, OWL Cybersecurity, Forcepoint High Speed Guard, data guards, system authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability mitigation, Security Plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), incident response, cybersecurity compliance, network engineering, systems architecture, secure communications, DoD programs, U.S. Air Force support, Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, Security+ (CompTIA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), routing and switching, secure network design, technical leadership, team mentorship, government liaison, mission-critical systems, on-site support.

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