Cybersecurity Specialist

As Cybersecurity Specialist, you will support NAVWAR's PMW 160 (tactical networks) in San Diego, CA. This is for future work to be awarded in 2026. Clearance Required : Must be a US citizen with a DoD Top Secret security clearance Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Support initial installation and subsequent periodic cybersecurity assessments to evaluate multiple Navy lab and platform network systems against applicable and evolving cybersecurity requirements, to include NIST 800-53 Security Controls, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and that patching is up to date. Provide security assessments in support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events. Perform validation testing of systems to ensure security features are functioning properly. Create cybersecurity authorization packages using the tools mandated by the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and Navy Authorizing Official (NAO) (such as XACTA and eMASS respectively), and prepare all artifacts needed for system cybersecurity authorizations for all classification levels. Assist in monitoring cybersecurity product integration efforts through their assigned Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) efforts. Provide support for Cross Domain Solution (CDS) certifications, including the preparation of all materials necessary to accredit and authorize installations. Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of CDS security and Trusted Thin Clients (TTC). Provide input for cybersecurity engineering solutions by comparing state-of-the-art security capabilities to approved acquisition documents and provide an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to support hardware and software Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Monitor the results of external cybersecurity development efforts to support integration into PMW 160 systems. Recommend corrective action or provide technical options when planned cybersecurity accomplishments, such as Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, are not achieved. Provide technical feedback while attending program reviews, briefings, working groups, acceptance tests, and other relevant meetings to help translate joint service security requirements into PMW 160 design requirements. Perform security analysis and maintenance of engineering changes to identify vulnerabilities, end-of-life and end-of-service components, and impacts to authorized baseline (may include use of Nessus, ACAS and SCAP) Provide support and analysis for new system design concepts and the identification of new operational, system security, and functional requirements flowing from the new concepts. This includes defining security environments, potential threats, vulnerabilities, safeguards, security performance indicators, and risk factors. Perform threat and vulnerability risk analyses of PMW 160 network systems. This could include documenting the results of analyses and recommended corrective actions, contingencies, and other threat and vulnerability recommendations. Required Education, Skills, And Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a technical or managerial field IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) At least 2 years' experience in cybersecurity Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related and system test tools; e.g. NMap, ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Experience with Navy afloat networks and systems such as ISNS, ADNS, CANES, CENTRIX-M, etc. Physical Demands and Expectations: Some travel may be required Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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