Cybersecurity Lead

Job title:

Cybersecurity Lead

Company:

MAG Aerospace

Job description

Position SummaryMAG Aerospace is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead for a new multidisciplinary Product Office at Fort Belvoir, VA. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award, which is projected in April or May 2025. 100% onsite work is currently forecasted. Application to this position may include pre-hire assessments in general cognition, technical aptitude, communication, and soft skills.*An active DoD Secret Clearance is required*Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as senior cybersecurity functional lead, providing mentorship, training, standardization, and technical leadership across the program
• Serve as subject matter expert for all cybersecurity/information technology aspects of assigned program
• Perform top-level system architecture related design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting
• Translate military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements
• Participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist/engineering on assigned programs
• Evaluate and conduct design efforts from a cybersecurity view point to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses
• Prepare and review cybersecurity related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports
• Review and evaluate system performance against cybersecurity related specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements
• Prepare and evaluate cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs
• Lead operational Cyber Security accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below
• Apply AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software
• Prepare recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation and understand systems engineering processes
• Perform security analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments
• Execute day-to-day certification and accreditation activities for a project team
• Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Cybersecurity matters
• Evaluate Cybersecurity products, procedures, and system architecture used on past programs, and establish new and innovative cybersecurity strategies
• Identify issues and brief PM on possible courses of action and their impact

RequirementsMinimum RequirementsKnowledge and Skills

• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices
• Expertise in RMF (Risk Management Framework) implementation and documentation
• Experience with audit planning and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management skills for cybersecurity initiatives
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and templates
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle integration
• Knowledge of DoD standards guiding cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience

• 20 years of relevant experience
• Leadership experience on DoD cybersecurity programs

Education

• The minimum level of education required is: MS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Science
• Current IAM III certification (CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)

Clearance

• Active SECRET security clearance (verifiable in DISS)

Special NoteThe position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.Benefits and CompensationAt MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG’s Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $160000 to $205000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG’s total compensation package for employees.

Expected salary

Location

Diss, Norfolk

Job date

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:07:32 GMT

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