Test and Evaluation (T&E) Cyber

JRC Careers • Washington, DC

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About The Position

JRC is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Test and Evaluation Cyber professional to support the Navy SSP customer on a new Acquisition development program for the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program. This role requires a multi-disciplinary individual who combines the rigor of Test and Evaluation (T&E) with deep expertise in cybersecurity and weapons systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Active DoD Secret or DoE security clearance.
• Proficient in analyzing test data to identify system vulnerabilities, performance issues, and root causes of failures.
• Skilled in authoring detailed technical reports and briefing findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the DoD's Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems.
• Understanding of missile system architecture, including guidance, navigation, control, and communication subsystems.
• Expertise in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within embedded software and hardware components of the weapon system.
• Ability to evaluate the weapon system's resilience against a range of cyber threats, including kinetic and non-kinetic attacks.
• Knowledge of Live Fire T&E (LFT&E) procedures to assess system survivability and lethality in a realistic combat environment.
• Proficiency with tools like ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) and HBSS (Host Based Security System) to conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis.
• Experience conducting adversarial assessments to identify and exploit system vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cyber defense mechanisms, threat detection, and incident response in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Expertise in securing Platform Information Technology (PIT), including the A&A process for aircraft or weapon platforms.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the role of T&E within it.
• 5+ years' experience in Missile design and testing with preference for experience with Cruise Missile Design.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate system design activities.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment conducting analysis with uncertainties or incomplete data.
• Capable of breaking down complex issues into simplified problem statements and laying out objective approaches to identify and compare the merits of competing solutions.

Nice To Haves

• DoD 8140/8570 Certification: Possession of certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) for IAM Level III is highly preferred.
• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience with weapon system acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports for cybersecurity T&E.
• Provide integrated testing by integrating Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and contractor testing to create an efficient and holistic test program.
• Demonstrate commitment to the critical SSP mission, exhibiting unwavering accountability and driving tasks to completion.
• Be a proactive team player who excels in collaborative environments, fostering open communication and mutual support.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, capable of leading tasks independently while consistently delivering high-quality, reliable results.
• Blend mission urgency, collaborative spirit, and independent leadership.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior