Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge
Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Active TS/SCI
Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States, 22060
Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Active TS/SCI
Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Active TS/SCI
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge provided pay range
This range is provided by Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Job Summary
Our client is looking for Senior Cybersecurity Specialist having Active TS/SCI clearance to work on an openarchitecture airborne node that stitches warfighter data into the DAF Battle Network (DAF BNET). As Senior Cyber Security Specialist, you will be the program's authority on securing Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch operations throughout Major Release. Your zerotrust designs, continuousATO tooling, and crossdomain safeguards will decide when PG can flyand fightin contested environments.
Essential Job Functions
Cyber Strategy & Governance:
Own the PG Cybersecurity Strategy, System Security Plan (SSP), and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M). Align all efforts with NIST 80053, CNSSI 1253, and Air Force ZeroTrust Reference Architecture. Chair cyber risk boards; brief metrics & burndowns to SES/GO stakeholders.
RMF & Continuous ATO
Lead the PG Risk Management Framework (RMF) process from categorization through authorization; shepherd artifacts in eMass. Stand up automated compliance scans (ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, Tanium) integrated with the DevSecOps pipeline; deliver continuousATO dashboards.
Secure DevSecOps & SupplyChain Risk
Embed SBOM analysis, container hardening, and codesigning into Smith's 90day software release cadence. Evaluate thirdparty components for supplychain threats; drive mitigations and waivers.
CrossDomain & Crypto Engineering
Develop guard rulesets and dataflow enforcement for MultiLevel Security (MLS) crossdomain solutions . Coordinate Type1 crypto keymanagement plans with NSA; author KOV11 / SKL handling procedures.
Vulnerability Management & Incident Response
Conduct penetration tests and redteam exercises on Integration SIL builds; track findings to closure. Draft and rehearse PGspecific incidentresponse/huntforward playbooks for Watch operations.
Platform & FlightTest Support
Generate "cyber annexes for AF Form 1067s, SafetyofFlight packages, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT). Deploy secure configs on flight hardware; provide onsite cyber assurance during ground & flight events. Mentorship & Culture Coach engineers on securebydesign principles, STIG implementation, and zerotrust concepts. Foster a DevSecOps, failfast mindset inside classified environments.
Required Skills
Active TS/SCI clearance. B.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 15+ years securing DoD or IC C4ISR/avionics systems; at least 5 years as the lead cybersecurity engineer or ISSM or a Masters plus 12 years of experience. Handson mastery of RMF, NIST 80053, DISA STIGs, SCAP/ACAS, and eMass workflows. Experience designing or accrediting crossdomain solutions and Type1 crypto architectures. Working knowledge of container security, IaC ( Ansible/Terraform), and DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Iron Bank).
Desired Skills
DoD 8570/8140 IAM /IASAE Level III certification ( CISSPISSEP, CISM, GSLC , etc.). Prior involvement in ABMS , CJADC2, OMS/UCI, or tactical datalink programs. Familiarity with zerotrust enforcement for SATCOM, SDR, and softwaredefined networking environments. Redteam/pen-test credentials (OSCP, GXPN, CEH) and experience authoring mitigations. Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification. Seniority level
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Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Active TS/SCI
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge provided pay range
This range is provided by Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Job Summary
Our client is looking for Senior Cybersecurity Specialist having Active TS/SCI clearance to work on an openarchitecture airborne node that stitches warfighter data into the DAF Battle Network (DAF BNET). As Senior Cyber Security Specialist, you will be the program's authority on securing Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch operations throughout Major Release. Your zerotrust designs, continuousATO tooling, and crossdomain safeguards will decide when PG can flyand fightin contested environments.
Essential Job Functions
Cyber Strategy & Governance:
Own the PG Cybersecurity Strategy, System Security Plan (SSP), and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M). Align all efforts with NIST 80053, CNSSI 1253, and Air Force ZeroTrust Reference Architecture. Chair cyber risk boards; brief metrics & burndowns to SES/GO stakeholders.
RMF & Continuous ATO
Lead the PG Risk Management Framework (RMF) process from categorization through authorization; shepherd artifacts in eMass. Stand up automated compliance scans (ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, Tanium) integrated with the DevSecOps pipeline; deliver continuousATO dashboards.
Secure DevSecOps & SupplyChain Risk
Embed SBOM analysis, container hardening, and codesigning into Smith's 90day software release cadence. Evaluate thirdparty components for supplychain threats; drive mitigations and waivers.
CrossDomain & Crypto Engineering
Develop guard rulesets and dataflow enforcement for MultiLevel Security (MLS) crossdomain solutions . Coordinate Type1 crypto keymanagement plans with NSA; author KOV11 / SKL handling procedures.
Vulnerability Management & Incident Response
Conduct penetration tests and redteam exercises on Integration SIL builds; track findings to closure. Draft and rehearse PGspecific incidentresponse/huntforward playbooks for Watch operations.
Platform & FlightTest Support
Generate "cyber annexes for AF Form 1067s, SafetyofFlight packages, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT). Deploy secure configs on flight hardware; provide onsite cyber assurance during ground & flight events. Mentorship & Culture Coach engineers on securebydesign principles, STIG implementation, and zerotrust concepts. Foster a DevSecOps, failfast mindset inside classified environments.
Required Skills
Active TS/SCI clearance. B.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 15+ years securing DoD or IC C4ISR/avionics systems; at least 5 years as the lead cybersecurity engineer or ISSM or a Masters plus 12 years of experience. Handson mastery of RMF, NIST 80053, DISA STIGs, SCAP/ACAS, and eMass workflows. Experience designing or accrediting crossdomain solutions and Type1 crypto architectures. Working knowledge of container security, IaC ( Ansible/Terraform), and DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Iron Bank).
Desired Skills
DoD 8570/8140 IAM /IASAE Level III certification ( CISSPISSEP, CISM, GSLC , etc.). Prior involvement in ABMS , CJADC2, OMS/UCI, or tactical datalink programs. Familiarity with zerotrust enforcement for SATCOM, SDR, and softwaredefined networking environments. Redteam/pen-test credentials (OSCP, GXPN, CEH) and experience authoring mitigations. Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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