Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment Reviewer

TekSynap • Fort Belvoir, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) Reviewer to join our team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Join DTRA’s elite Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) team and play a critical role in strengthening the cyber defense of one of the nation’s most important agencies. This high-impact mission involves conducting advanced cybersecurity inspections, uncovering vulnerabilities across cutting-edge networks, and supporting real-time decision-making that directly shapes DTRA’s global operations. As part of this dynamic team, you’ll protect national security by ensuring DTRA’s systems remain resilient, compliant, and ready against evolving threats. CORA offers an exciting opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, collaborate with top cyber professionals, and make a meaningful difference in safeguarding the United States and its allies. The successful CORA Lead Team Reviewer will support mission needs, multi-domain assessment coverage, and is expected to cross-train into multiple functional disciplines and support operational needs. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

• Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Certifications Required: DoD 8140/8570 IAT III (CASP, Security X, CCNP, CISSP, CISA)
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 90 days.
• Must have 8 - 10 years of experience
• Education: BS (or 4 additional years of experience)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical Reviewer across one or more assessment domains including Boundary Security, Network Infrastructure, DNS, Virtualization, Vulnerability Scanning, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Endpoint Security, Mobility, VVoIP, Databases, Windows/UNIX, Web Services, Traditional Security, or Releasable Reviews.
• Perform in-depth technical assessments in accordance with SRGs/STIGs, DODIN Inspection guidance, DoDI 8530.01, DoDI 8510.01, and all governing publications.
• Participate in on-site and virtual Cybersecurity Reviews, conduct technical interviews, log analysis, configuration inspections, and system evaluations.
• Identify, analyze, and document vulnerabilities and configuration deviations, providing prioritized recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain expertise in primary assessment areas while actively cross-training into adjacent domains to support flexible, multi-skill review teams.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, walkthroughs, and cross-check ride events to broaden technical capability across CORA mission needs.
• Mentor junior reviewers and provide technical coaching during inspections and internal training cycles.
• Prepare, assemble, and execute vulnerability scanning packages using ACAS and DoD-mandated tools.
• Validate scan results, correlate findings with applicable STIGs, IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders, and mission risk, and assist in POA&M generation and remediation tracking.
• Conduct post-scan validation to verify vulnerability mitigation and ensure accuracy of lifecycle data
• Support Traditional Security Reviews by applying SPēD-aligned security fundamentals, assessing personnel, physical, information, industrial, and overall security management practices.
• Conduct Releasable Reviews ensuring proper classification markings, content sanitization, foreign disclosure handling, and compliance with DoD information protection policies.
• Contribute to Executive Summaries, in/out-briefs, and detailed inspection reports, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with classification requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete data in DODIN Inspection systems, ensuring traceability, lifecycle accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Support development, review, and updates of SOPs, TTPs, checklists, and guides that enhance standardization and repeatability across the CORA mission.
• Support scheduling coordination, lifecycle data management, portal content maintenance, and end-user assistance across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Assist in verification of POA&M actions, ensuring findings are tracked and properly documented through closure in accordance with DoD 30/60/90-day standards.
• Coordinate with portfolio managers, tool developers, and inspection teams to resolve data discrepancies, improve workflow efficiencies, and support continuous process improvement.
• Ensure all activities comply with DoD, DISA, and DTRA directives, particularly STIG/SRG requirements, DODIN Governance, IAVM processes, and RMF-aligned security controls.
• Maintain required IA certifications (IAT/IAM/CSSP/IASAE) per DoD 8140/8570 and obtain Reviewer Certification Program (RCP) credentials within required timelines.
• Adhere to all TS/SCI security requirements, classification handling procedures, and facility/operational security standards.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability plans
• vacation time
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees