Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced/IAT III

Position Overview

This is a full-time temporary position expected to last approximately 10 months. The role requires advanced cybersecurity expertise to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment while supporting enclave operations and advising leadership on strategic challenges.

Key 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 issues pertaining to the enclave environment.
• Utilizes 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 within 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 on 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.
• Utilizes senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer systems and develops Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a STEM/Cyber related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of work-related experience.
• Must have current IAT III (or better) certification.
• Must have a technical certification or 5 years of experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with expertise in reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing corrective actions.
• Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge in areas such as real-time security situational awareness, operational network systems, and security monitoring.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and findings.
• Active SECRET security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.

At COLSA Corporation, our people are our most valuable resource. Join our "Family of Professionals" and experience an employee-centric culture with exceptional benefits. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.