Cyber Resiliency and Test Engineer - SME

Astrion

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a SME-Level Cyber Resiliency and Test Engineer to be located at Eglin AFB, FL. This role is part of the Process and Policy Team, focusing on providing cyber test planning support and conducting system security analysis on systems and/or software to identify vulnerabilities. The position supports the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL, and the DoW Cybersecurity community, aiming to improve the planning and execution of Cyber Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoW programs. The environment is described as fast-paced and multi-disciplinary, offering various learning opportunities from on-the-job training to formal courses for unique technology areas. Candidates should have a strong foundation in relevant areas and be motivated to learn others, with responsibilities potentially spanning program management to cybersecurity testing.

Requirements

A SME is typically recognized as an industry leader in the community of interest
Bachelor's Degree in a computer science field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering) or one of the following certifications: SecurityX, CCISO, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, or GSLC
Over 10 years of relevant technical experience in the field of cybersecurity, control systems, critical infrastructure, aircraft/weapons system, and/or IT systems
US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation)
Significant understanding of the DoW acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activities
Knowledge in planning and conducting test
Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), critical infrastructure, and control systems
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
History of leading diverse teams and work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems
Travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites

Nice To Haves

Significant understanding of the DoW Cyber Developmental and Operational Cyber Test and Evaluation Guidebook
Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs)
Experience in planning and conducting cyber test
Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DoW or Service level
Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoW acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
Active SECRET or Top Secret clearance
Understanding of network and/or systems

Responsibilities

Provide cyber test planning support
Conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities
Support the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL and the DoW Cybersecurity community in improving planning and conducting Cyber Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoW programs
Support acquisition programs in the development of cyber test strategies and plan for the implementation of cyber test activities
Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs)
Help test teams develop and document cyber survivability (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cyber Development Test & Evaluation (DT&E), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments
Develop DoW and Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of DoW systems
Work with programs to develop cyber test strategies that integrate into their larger acquisition, development, deployment, and functional test strategies
Develop and document standard, repeatable process(es) for conducting MBCRAs, Cyber DT&E, CVPAs, and AAs
Support the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, munitions, C4ISR, and Information Technology systems
Document the system information requirements and work products needed by the Developmental 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 and informing DoD guidance updates
Document recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processes
Facilitate and guide program MBCRAs
Assist with Cyber DT&E, 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