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Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer - SME - TGE
Accepting applicationsAstrion · Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Full-Time Mid Aiaiategan
Posted
28 May
Category
Test
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
Overview
Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer - SME - TGE
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: FT
TRAVEL: 25-30%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Test Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting the 48 TS / TGE
Required Qualifications / Skills
While there are no minimum education and experience levels required for a TMAS SME, the selectee must be regarded within the community of interest as a Subject Matter Expert in penetration testing from both technique and tools testing perspectives. This skill level will oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret - (Single Scope Background Investigation)
Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Significant understanding of the DOD acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activities
Knowledge in planning and conducting test
Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills
Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems
Travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites
Desired Qualifications / Skills
Experience in planning and conducting cyber test
Significant understanding of the DoD Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook (six phases)
Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs)
Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoD acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DOD or Service level
Active SECRET or Top Secret clearance
Proficient in software development
Understanding of network and/or systems security engineering
Responsibilities
Support acquisition programs in the development of cyber test strategies and plan for the implementation of cyber test activities. Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs) and help test teams develop and document cyber (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cooperative Vulnerability Investigation (CVI), Adversarial Cybersecurity Development Test & Evaluation (ACD), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments. Develop Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of Air Force systems. This includes:
Work with programs to develop cyber test strategies that integrate into the their larger acquisition, development, deployment, and functional test strategies
Develop and document standard, repeatable process(es) for conducting MBCRAs and CVIs, ACDs, CVPAs, and AAs
Support the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, munitions, C4ISR, and Information Technology systems
Document the system information requirements and work products needed by the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) communities to plan, execute, and report on systems’ cyber test objectives
Provide requirements usable by programs to incorporate in statements of work, system technical requirements documents, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, DT&E and OT&E Entrance and Exit criteria, and other documents
Assist with developing and documenting Air Force guidance and informing DOD guidance updates
Document recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processes
Facilitate and guide program MBCRAs
Assist with CVI, ACD, CVPA, and AA planning, execution, and reporting to achieve the above objectives, provide expertise and lessons learned, and apply process knowledge for systems under test
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Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer - SME - TGE
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: FT
TRAVEL: 25-30%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Test Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting the 48 TS / TGE
Required Qualifications / Skills
While there are no minimum education and experience levels required for a TMAS SME, the selectee must be regarded within the community of interest as a Subject Matter Expert in penetration testing from both technique and tools testing perspectives. This skill level will oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret - (Single Scope Background Investigation)
Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Significant understanding of the DOD acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activities
Knowledge in planning and conducting test
Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills
Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems
Travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites
Desired Qualifications / Skills
Experience in planning and conducting cyber test
Significant understanding of the DoD Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook (six phases)
Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs)
Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoD acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DOD or Service level
Active SECRET or Top Secret clearance
Proficient in software development
Understanding of network and/or systems security engineering
Responsibilities
Support acquisition programs in the development of cyber test strategies and plan for the implementation of cyber test activities. Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs) and help test teams develop and document cyber (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cooperative Vulnerability Investigation (CVI), Adversarial Cybersecurity Development Test & Evaluation (ACD), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments. Develop Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of Air Force systems. This includes:
Work with programs to develop cyber test strategies that integrate into the their larger acquisition, development, deployment, and functional test strategies
Develop and document standard, repeatable process(es) for conducting MBCRAs and CVIs, ACDs, CVPAs, and AAs
Support the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, munitions, C4ISR, and Information Technology systems
Document the system information requirements and work products needed by the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) communities to plan, execute, and report on systems’ cyber test objectives
Provide requirements usable by programs to incorporate in statements of work, system technical requirements documents, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, DT&E and OT&E Entrance and Exit criteria, and other documents
Assist with developing and documenting Air Force guidance and informing DOD guidance updates
Document recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processes
Facilitate and guide program MBCRAs
Assist with CVI, ACD, CVPA, and AA planning, execution, and reporting to achieve the above objectives, provide expertise and lessons learned, and apply process knowledge for systems under test
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