Our cybersecurity test team is searching for new members that can help us conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities.  If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

This position provides support to the 47th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL and the DoD Cybersecurity community in improving planning and conducting Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoD programs.  This support includes the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs) and help test teams develop and document cyber survivability (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cooperative Vulnerability Investigation (CVI), Adversarial Cybersecurity Development Test & Evaluation (ACD), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments. Develop Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of Air Force systems. Support acquisition programs in the implementation of cyber test activities. This includes:

• Facilitate and assist with the execution of AF acquisition program MBCRAs, to include characterizing cyber attack surfaces, identifying potential cyber vulnerabilities, developing cyber attack scenarios, and identifying recommendations to improve the system’s cyber survivability.
• Develop program cybersecurity test strategies to execute cybersecurity and cyber resiliency tests for Air Force systems, as well as work with other DoD Services to document best practices and lessons learned.
• Develop and document a standard, repeatable process for conducting MBCRAs and CVIs, ACDs, CVPAs, and AAs.
• Support the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, weapons, C4ISR, and IT systems.
• Document the system information requirements and work products needed by the Development Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) communities to plan, execute and report on systems’ cyber test objectives.
• Provide requirements usable by programs to incorporate in statements of work, system technical requirements documents, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, DT&E and OT&E Entrance and Exit criteria, and other documents.
• Assist with developing and documenting Air Force guidance.
• Document recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processes.
• Assist with CVI, ACD, CVPA, and AA planning, execution, and reporting to achieve the above objectives, provide expertise and lessons learned, and apply process knowledge for systems under test.

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Required Skills Required Experience

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS IS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (i.e., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity or Computer Science) and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required -OR- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 7 years of technical experience -OR- HS Diploma or Equivalent and 9 years technical experience.

• Knowledge in planning and conducting cyber testing.
• Experience conducting MBCRAs or similar cyber risk assessments.
• Significant understanding of the DoD Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook and 6-Phase process.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience leading diverse teams
• Analytical skills and problem solving skills.
• Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems.
• Travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites.
• Active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation). US Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment.

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PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoD acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition process.
• Knowledge of DoD test and evaluation process.
• Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DoD or Service level.
• Experience developing test strategies and generating DoD Test and Evaluation Master Plans
• Proficient in cybersecurity testing.
• Proficient in software development.
• Understanding of network and/or systems security engineering.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.