Communications Lead

DEFTEC Corporation•Whiteman AFB, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Lead provides expert support to the Program Integration Office (PIO), HQ AFGSC, and DoD in all communications and information technology efforts related to the B-21 bed-down, participating in the design and execution of Network/IT infrastructure while delivering analysis, risk assessments, and solutions to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and security. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a highly experienced IT and information assurance professional with a minimum of five years in Multi-Level Secure (MLS) or Special Access Program (SAP) network management, five years of classified information systems experience, and demonstrated proficiency across a broad range of technical disciplines, including System Security Plans, cross-domain security solutions, classified IS incident resolution, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)/JSIG implementation, router and firewall configuration, VoIP infrastructure, High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE), and database management platforms such as Access, SQL, and Oracle. Candidates must hold at minimum a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification and IS Security Professional certification, with DoD 8140.01 credentials, Special Security Officer (SSO) experience, and component command-level leadership experience considered highly desirable.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Minimum of five (5) years experience with Multi-Level Secure (MLS) or Special Access Program (SAP) network management/maintenance and at least two (2) different automated cross-domain security solutions.
Minimum DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certified.
Minimum Information Systems (IS) Security Professional or equivalent certified.
Minimum of five (5) years classified information systems experience.
Experienced and proficient in developing and implementing System Security Plans, to include security upgrades and emerging higher-level security requirements.
Experienced in classified IS management.
Experienced in resolving classified IS security incidents.
Experienced in uploading and downloading data across classified networks operating at different levels of classification, and control/recording of all incoming and outgoing digital media.
Experienced in self-assessment with Management Internal Control Toolset.
Experience in developing and critically reviewing information assurance and cyber security documentation.
Experience in managing databases to include: Access, Structured Query Language, and Oracle.
Experience in all aspects of managing Microsoft SharePoint.
Experience developing standardized procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery.
Experience designing, installing, and maintaining advanced router and firewall configurations used to isolate network traffic in order to maintain security.
Knowledge of, and experience implementing, DoD and Air Force Technology. regulations, services, and instructions to ensure communications and computer services are in compliance with applicable regulations and instructions.
Experience developing network standard operating procedures and implementing audits, threat and vulnerability assessments, and applying security-related software tools to manage and control classified information systems.
Minimum 2 years working knowledge of High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment devices.
Minimum 2 years experience with information protection network domains, network segmentation, and network management tools.

Nice To Haves

Component command (or equivalent) or higher level or managerial experience highly desired.
DoD 8140.01 IS and Information Assurance (IA) certifications highly desired.
Special Security Officer (SSO) experience highly desired.
JSIG related RMF implementation experience highly desired.
Working knowledge to manage/maintain Voice over Internet Protocol infrastructure and Chat applications.
Highly desired experience integrating nuclear command, control, and communications systems.

Responsibilities

Supports PIO, HQ AFGSC, and DOD bed-down of B-21 efforts as they pertain to all communications and information technology and their infrastructure.
Participates in design and execution of Network/Information Technology (IT) bed-down, provides analysis and reports on status, risks, and proposed solutions.
Works with and provides guidance to host wing, PIO, HQ AFGSC, and DoD Communication/IT professionals to ensure compliance, effectiveness, timeliness, and security of communications bed-down. Generates reports when requested to support this advice.