Enterprise Cybersecurity Lead, SYD 85/BNA

Space Systems Command • Colorado Springs, CO

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Systems Command (SSC), part of the United States Space Force (USSF), is seeking an Enterprise Cybersecurity Lead to support SYD 85/BNA. The position may be located at Los Angeles Space Force Base or Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs and is classified as NH-2210-04, equivalent to GS-14/15.

The role directs cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and risk posture for the antenna services branch and serves as the senior technical authority for securing a complex, multi-level system-of-systems network. The lead balances operational capability with security requirements and oversees protection across unclassified enterprise services, highly classified enclaves, and legacy infrastructure undergoing modernization. The position calls for strategic decision support, analytical ability, time management, and effective oral and written communication.

The role involves overseeing security implementation and compliance across the unified antenna enterprise, directing cross-domain and cryptographic security solutions, coordinating with cyber authorizing bodies and Space Force commands, and evaluating cyber risks during legacy-system sustainment and modernization as well as the integration of prototype technologies.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. The employee must safeguard sensitive and classified information and attain the DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificates applicable to the position. Travel may be required, including approximately 15 days of temporary duty per year. The position may require unscheduled or emergency overtime, is eligible for situational telework only, and is designated mission essential and as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.
• Must attain applicable DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) for the cybersecurity functions of the position.
• Strong analytical skills to balance stringent security controls with mission-critical operational timelines.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
• The 2210 series individual occupational requirement must be met.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft; temporary duty is approximately 15 days per year.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and technical due diligence on external commercial and government systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security implementation and compliance for the unified antenna enterprise in unclassified and highly classified (TS//SAP//SCI) operational environments.
• Direct the strategy and implementation of Multi-Level Cross Domain Solutions, hardware-based cryptographic enclaves, and secure data transfers across classification levels.
• Coordinate with external cyber authorizing bodies and major Space Force commands to support compliance with DoD zero-trust architectures and continuous Authorization to Operate mandates in the software development pipeline.
• Evaluate and mitigate systemic cyber risks during legacy-system sustainment and transition, and during the incubation and integration of advanced rapid-prototype technologies into the production baseline.
• Direct the overarching cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and risk posture for the antenna services branch.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for securing a complex, multi-level system-of-systems network.
• Balance operational capability with security mandates across unclassified services, classified enclaves, and legacy infrastructure undergoing modernization.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type.
• PCS and incentives funding is available and may be offered.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed