Mid-level Documentation & Security Specialist

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ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking a Mid-level Documentation and Security Specialist to join our Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a 100% on-site, full-time position at the William J Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

TFDM is the surface management solution for the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). With growing congestion on the airport surface due to the increase in commercial air traffic nationwide, the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning on the airport ground is critical. TFDM will be:

• Modernizing the air traffic control tower equipment by improving the exchange of electronic flight data and implementing electronic flight strips in the tower.
• Streamlining the flow of departures on the surface to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions.
• Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities between the gate and the tower.

We are looking for an experienced individual to work independently and in a team environment. This individual will/may:

• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support in security solutions, data entry, documentation generation, and document storage and maintenance in FAA standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on security solutions, mitigation, implementation, development of documentation, etc.
• Develop, write, and edit technical material for test plans, security solution designs, reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related highly technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Be required to research, implement and/or maintain security solutions within Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance.
• Be required to obtain and maintain Federal security clearance.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Education Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) and eight (8) years of related work experience. OR
  • Associates of Arts/Science Degree and six (6) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field. OR
  • Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree and four (4) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for TFDM.
• Create, maintain, and update:
  • Comprehensive technical documentation, including System Design Documents (SDDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), User Manuals, and System Maintenance Guides.
  • Version-controlled records of all system changes, including adaptation data, software builds, and security updates.
  • Documentation templates, style guides, and security checklists to improve consistency across TFDM artifacts.
  • Training materials and quick-reference guides for TFDM system users, including cybersecurity best practices and secure operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain:
  • Site-specific documentation (e.g., Site Implementation Plans, Cutover Checklists, and Acceptance Test Reports) to support deployment activities.
  • Security documentation required for FAA Authority to Operate (ATO), including the System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Reports, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Logs of security patches, updates, and system hardening activities.
• Coordinate with/Act as liaison between:
  • FAA cybersecurity teams to ensure TFDM systems comply with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and other federal security standards.
  • Program management, cybersecurity teams, and operational users for all documentation and security-related matters.
  • Support security and prepare documentation audits by internal FAA teams or external agencies.
  • In the planning and documenting of security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans.
  • Internal FAA teams or external agencies in the planning and documenting of security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans.
  • Site implementation teams on documentation standards and security compliance requirements.
  • Software engineers, system integrators, and deployment leads to capture accurate technical and security details for documentation
• Track and document:
  • Identified vulnerabilities, ensuring they are addressed through remediation or documented risk acceptance.
  • Artifacts, ensuring they are accurate, current, and compliant with FAA program requirements, assurance policies and access control measures.
  • Test results and coordinate with system engineers to close security gaps.
  • Enforcement of document classification, encryption, and storage protocols.
• Recommend improvements to security documentation workflows, including automation tools and version tracking systems.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours.
• Occasional travel (less than 5%).
• Cubicle environment.

The base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.