Ohio Staffing
Senior Cybersecurity Support
ARS is seeking a candidate for a full-time Senior Cybersecurity Support position supporting the WIN Sensors Division, at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIN is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate, who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a large acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems. Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Responsibilities Include: Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs as applied to assigned acquisition activities/systems. Support and assist with technical direction in the areas of: requirements generation, systems design and integration, development, modification, test, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture, as required. Assist with providing technical expertise and draft documentation required by all policies and decision levels for development, integration, implementation, and sustainment of systems' anti-tamper compliance and IA A&A through the appropriate decision accreditation authority. Support all IA audits and required testing events. Support with threat assessment process, embedded computer systems, software applications, and networking systems. Assist in acquiring and maintaining program accounts for Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR), as needed. Provide technical expertise of A&A in support of the following system security/cybersecurity tasks: CPI/Critical Technologies (CT) identification, threat and vulnerability analysis, risk identification and management, and cost analysis; engineering milestone reviews; Following DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or PIT process, System Security Plan (SSP) development. Assist the program office in defining the responses, justification for acceptance and/or rejection of ISP reviewers and update the ISP in the Rationale Systems Architect Tool and the Enhanced Information Support Plan (EISP) Tool, if required. Develop/coordinate presentations, Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Interim Authority to Operate (IATO), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages with program office personnel, Certification Authority (CA), Designated Approval Authority (DAA), Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Command (AFOTEC) and operational command personnel. Assist in reviewing/developing/updating applicable program documentation for security relevant requirements/issues. Examples include anti-tamper plans, SS, Information Support Plan (ISP), PPP, Information Assurance Strategy (IAS), RMF, Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Operational Requirements Document (ORD)/ CDD, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and Security Classification Guide (SCG). Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Technical Experience Required: Must be a US Citizen Top Secret clearance required The Contractor must have demonstrated expert level DoD acquisition processes experience related to acquisition platform and sensor cybersecurity engineering along with an expert understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity strategies, developing cyber resilient systems of systems (SoS), systems engineering, network engineering, and technical interface design to ensure weapon systems meet cyber resilient and Systems Security Engineering (SSE) criteria. Senior level cybersecurity positions will require IAT level 3 and/or level 2 certifications. be DoD 8570 certified and have a current T-5 special sensitive eligibility on the first day of the task order. The DoD directive 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level 3 (IAT III) or Information Assurance Management Level 3 (IAM III) certification must be achieved within one year of the task order start date; and maintained throughout the period of performance. Senior: Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface) Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience: Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD OR, BA/BS degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, eight of which must be in the DOD
ARS is seeking a candidate for a full-time Senior Cybersecurity Support position supporting the WIN Sensors Division, at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIN is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate, who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a large acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems. Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Responsibilities Include: Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs as applied to assigned acquisition activities/systems. Support and assist with technical direction in the areas of: requirements generation, systems design and integration, development, modification, test, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture, as required. Assist with providing technical expertise and draft documentation required by all policies and decision levels for development, integration, implementation, and sustainment of systems' anti-tamper compliance and IA A&A through the appropriate decision accreditation authority. Support all IA audits and required testing events. Support with threat assessment process, embedded computer systems, software applications, and networking systems. Assist in acquiring and maintaining program accounts for Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR), as needed. Provide technical expertise of A&A in support of the following system security/cybersecurity tasks: CPI/Critical Technologies (CT) identification, threat and vulnerability analysis, risk identification and management, and cost analysis; engineering milestone reviews; Following DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or PIT process, System Security Plan (SSP) development. Assist the program office in defining the responses, justification for acceptance and/or rejection of ISP reviewers and update the ISP in the Rationale Systems Architect Tool and the Enhanced Information Support Plan (EISP) Tool, if required. Develop/coordinate presentations, Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Interim Authority to Operate (IATO), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages with program office personnel, Certification Authority (CA), Designated Approval Authority (DAA), Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Command (AFOTEC) and operational command personnel. Assist in reviewing/developing/updating applicable program documentation for security relevant requirements/issues. Examples include anti-tamper plans, SS, Information Support Plan (ISP), PPP, Information Assurance Strategy (IAS), RMF, Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Operational Requirements Document (ORD)/ CDD, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and Security Classification Guide (SCG). Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Technical Experience Required: Must be a US Citizen Top Secret clearance required The Contractor must have demonstrated expert level DoD acquisition processes experience related to acquisition platform and sensor cybersecurity engineering along with an expert understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity strategies, developing cyber resilient systems of systems (SoS), systems engineering, network engineering, and technical interface design to ensure weapon systems meet cyber resilient and Systems Security Engineering (SSE) criteria. Senior level cybersecurity positions will require IAT level 3 and/or level 2 certifications. be DoD 8570 certified and have a current T-5 special sensitive eligibility on the first day of the task order. The DoD directive 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level 3 (IAT III) or Information Assurance Management Level 3 (IAM III) certification must be achieved within one year of the task order start date; and maintained throughout the period of performance. Senior: Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface) Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience: Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD OR, BA/BS degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, eight of which must be in the DOD