Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

This is a full-time temporary position with employment expected to last approximately through September 2026.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

• Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment
• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals
• May lead and direct the work of others and / or supervise IAT personnel
• Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely; Reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements
• Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)
• Compiles, edits, coordinates, and updates cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
• Advises senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements
• Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources
• Senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures
• Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

Required Experience

• Bachelors Degree (or higher) in STEM/Cyber related field
• Minimum of 10 plus years of work-related experience
• Must have current IAT III (or better) certification
• Must have a technical certification or 5 years experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions.
• Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of hire date
• Strong knowledge base preferred in the areas of: real-time security situational awareness, operational network systems, and security monitoring
• Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and finding
• Active SECRET security clearance. U.S Citizenship required.