DCS Corp
Job Number:
770
External Description:
Phalanx Griffon (PG) is a toppriority, openarchitecture airborne node that stitches warfighter data into the
DAF BATTLE NETWORK
. As
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
, you will be the program's authority on securing Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch operations throughout
Major Release 2 (FY 2527)
. Your zerotrust designs, continuousATO tooling, and crossdomain safeguards will decide when PG can fly-and fight-in 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:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
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.
Active
TS/SCI
clearance.
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 / pentest credentials (OSCP, GXPN, CEH) and experience authoring mitigations.
Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification.
Job Number:
7232 (B)
Community / Marketing Title:
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
Location_formattedLocationLong:
Dayton, OH, Ohio US
770
External Description:
Phalanx Griffon (PG) is a toppriority, openarchitecture airborne node that stitches warfighter data into the
DAF BATTLE NETWORK
. As
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
, you will be the program's authority on securing Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch operations throughout
Major Release 2 (FY 2527)
. Your zerotrust designs, continuousATO tooling, and crossdomain safeguards will decide when PG can fly-and fight-in 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:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
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.
Active
TS/SCI
clearance.
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 / pentest credentials (OSCP, GXPN, CEH) and experience authoring mitigations.
Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification.
Job Number:
7232 (B)
Community / Marketing Title:
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
Location_formattedLocationLong:
Dayton, OH, Ohio US