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Job Title:
Cybersecurity SME - PACAF
Company:
Sugpiat Defense, LLC
Reports To:
Lead
Salary:
DOE
FLSA Status:
FT Exempt
Location:
Hawaii (with travel across PACAF region)
Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret/SCI
Job Summary:
Sugpiat Defense seeking highly skilled Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with strong knowledge of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Main Operating Bases (MOBs) to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations across the Indo-Pacific region. This role is based in Hawaii and offers the opportunity to work directly with Air Force leadership and cyber units, shaping the cybersecurity posture across the command.
Essential Job Functions:
Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls per DoDI 8510.01 (RMF) and federal cyber policies. Ensure systems meet compliance requirements, improving overall cyber readiness. Mentorship & Training
Lead
Cyberspace Readiness Review and Mentorship (CRR-M)
efforts at NAF and Wing levels. Provide tailored training (virtual or on-site) and create training documentation for PACAF cyber teams. Operational & Advisory Support
Assist PACAF Wings in preparing for
USCYBERCOM CORA and CCORI missions. Analyze PACAF AOR cyber posture, recommend corrective actions, and brief PACAF leadership. Vulnerability Management
Conduct vulnerability scans using
ACAS/Tenable.sc , recommend patching strategies. Coordinate patching via
SCCM/MECM
and support endpoint security compliance. Maintain and monitor
Plan of Action & Milestones (POAMs)
and report at-risk vulnerabilities. Reporting & Data Management
Track and update data in Air Force and DISA repositories. Compile and present weighted vulnerability scores, compliance updates, and status briefs to leadership. Program & Contract Oversight
Serve as government liaison for managing contract personnel, travel, invoicing, and performance metrics. Monitor and report on labor, events, workload, and programmatic expenses for annual closeout. Required Experience:
2-3 years of experience with:
Executing DoD, USAF CIO, and federal cybersecurity mandates. Advising MAJCOM staff and Wings on cybersecurity strategy and compliance.
3-4 years of experience in:
Network Vulnerability Engineering Working with DoD, AF, DISA, NIST, NIAP, and PACAF-specific cybersecurity policies and tools.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Deep understanding of AF Cyber architecture, PACAF MOBs, and GSUs. Proficiency with:
DISA STIGs, ACAS, SCCM/MECM, and endpoint security tools. Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, and VoIP platforms.
Ability to:
Conduct full-scope vulnerability scans. Analyze scan results and present findings to both technical and senior leadership audiences. Maintain scanning credentials and conduct discovery scans for unknown assets. Track and report metrics using tools such as AFNET Compliance Tracker and SIPRNet/NIPRNet environments.
Experience managing:
ACAS/SIPRNet PROD/ELICSAR accounts, vulnerability tools, CTOs, MTOs, and TCNOs.
Strong communication, leadership, critical thinking, and organizational awareness. Minimum Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance IAT Level III certification (one of the following): CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP Valid U.S. Passport Bachelor's degree in a related field Completed (or willing to complete upon hire):
Level 1 Anti-Terrorism Training DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Derivative Classification IF103.16 Force Protection Level A SERE Training (within last 1-2 years) USFK Training
What We Offer
Strategic role with direct impact on PACAF cybersecurity readiness Opportunity to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams across the Indo-Pacific theater Collaborative, high-impact work environment with access to senior DoD leaders Travel opportunities across the PACAF AOR
Ready to make an impact in one of the most important cybersecurity missions in the world? Apply now to become part of our PACAF-focused cybersecurity team
Physical Demands and Work Environment
:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the outdoor field duties of this job, the employee will also be exposed to outside weather conditions and other conditions such as loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, etc. This position may require travel.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of Sugpiat Defense, LLC.
Sugpiat Defense, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sugpiat Defense offers preference to qualified Akhiok-Kaguyak Native Corporation Shareholders and their descendants and spouses and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Public Law 100-241 and Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).
Cybersecurity SME - PACAF
Company:
Sugpiat Defense, LLC
Reports To:
Lead
Salary:
DOE
FLSA Status:
FT Exempt
Location:
Hawaii (with travel across PACAF region)
Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret/SCI
Job Summary:
Sugpiat Defense seeking highly skilled Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with strong knowledge of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Main Operating Bases (MOBs) to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations across the Indo-Pacific region. This role is based in Hawaii and offers the opportunity to work directly with Air Force leadership and cyber units, shaping the cybersecurity posture across the command.
Essential Job Functions:
Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls per DoDI 8510.01 (RMF) and federal cyber policies. Ensure systems meet compliance requirements, improving overall cyber readiness. Mentorship & Training
Lead
Cyberspace Readiness Review and Mentorship (CRR-M)
efforts at NAF and Wing levels. Provide tailored training (virtual or on-site) and create training documentation for PACAF cyber teams. Operational & Advisory Support
Assist PACAF Wings in preparing for
USCYBERCOM CORA and CCORI missions. Analyze PACAF AOR cyber posture, recommend corrective actions, and brief PACAF leadership. Vulnerability Management
Conduct vulnerability scans using
ACAS/Tenable.sc , recommend patching strategies. Coordinate patching via
SCCM/MECM
and support endpoint security compliance. Maintain and monitor
Plan of Action & Milestones (POAMs)
and report at-risk vulnerabilities. Reporting & Data Management
Track and update data in Air Force and DISA repositories. Compile and present weighted vulnerability scores, compliance updates, and status briefs to leadership. Program & Contract Oversight
Serve as government liaison for managing contract personnel, travel, invoicing, and performance metrics. Monitor and report on labor, events, workload, and programmatic expenses for annual closeout. Required Experience:
2-3 years of experience with:
Executing DoD, USAF CIO, and federal cybersecurity mandates. Advising MAJCOM staff and Wings on cybersecurity strategy and compliance.
3-4 years of experience in:
Network Vulnerability Engineering Working with DoD, AF, DISA, NIST, NIAP, and PACAF-specific cybersecurity policies and tools.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Deep understanding of AF Cyber architecture, PACAF MOBs, and GSUs. Proficiency with:
DISA STIGs, ACAS, SCCM/MECM, and endpoint security tools. Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, and VoIP platforms.
Ability to:
Conduct full-scope vulnerability scans. Analyze scan results and present findings to both technical and senior leadership audiences. Maintain scanning credentials and conduct discovery scans for unknown assets. Track and report metrics using tools such as AFNET Compliance Tracker and SIPRNet/NIPRNet environments.
Experience managing:
ACAS/SIPRNet PROD/ELICSAR accounts, vulnerability tools, CTOs, MTOs, and TCNOs.
Strong communication, leadership, critical thinking, and organizational awareness. Minimum Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance IAT Level III certification (one of the following): CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP Valid U.S. Passport Bachelor's degree in a related field Completed (or willing to complete upon hire):
Level 1 Anti-Terrorism Training DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Derivative Classification IF103.16 Force Protection Level A SERE Training (within last 1-2 years) USFK Training
What We Offer
Strategic role with direct impact on PACAF cybersecurity readiness Opportunity to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams across the Indo-Pacific theater Collaborative, high-impact work environment with access to senior DoD leaders Travel opportunities across the PACAF AOR
Ready to make an impact in one of the most important cybersecurity missions in the world? Apply now to become part of our PACAF-focused cybersecurity team
Physical Demands and Work Environment
:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the outdoor field duties of this job, the employee will also be exposed to outside weather conditions and other conditions such as loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, etc. This position may require travel.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of Sugpiat Defense, LLC.
Sugpiat Defense, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sugpiat Defense offers preference to qualified Akhiok-Kaguyak Native Corporation Shareholders and their descendants and spouses and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Public Law 100-241 and Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).