Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced/IAT III

COLSA•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

This is a full-time temporary position expected to last approximately through September 2026. The role involves applying knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment. The specialist supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems within the enclave environment. They are expected to use extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security goals, work independently to solve problems, and may lead or supervise IAT personnel. The position also requires serving as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations, compiling and updating cybersecurity guidance, and advising senior leadership and supervisory personnel on cybersecurity challenges, issues, improvements, analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources.

Requirements

Senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment
Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals
May lead and direct the work of others and / or supervise IAT personnel
Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely; Reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements
Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)
Compiles, edits, coordinates, and updates cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
Advises senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements
Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources
Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)