Cyber Security Specialist, Senior - PR 1380

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist, Senior supporting the Training Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The mission of the Training Directorate is to develop, deliver, and sustain integrated training capabilities to employ war-winning airpower.

At PE Systems, Inc., we truly value our employees. We unite exceptional talent with rewarding careers. Our dedicated team enjoys generous PTO, holidays, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits!

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General Function:

• Requires working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including system concepts, control families, and security processes to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities from cyber threats like hacking and denial-of-service attacks.
• Involves advising on protection methods for systems, applications, media, and equipment against a wide range of cybersecurity threats.
• Ensures personnel accessing information systems hold appropriate cybersecurity certifications per DoD 8570.01-M and AFM 17-1303 requirements.
• Supports preparation and enforcement of corrective actions to maintain compliance with cybersecurity workforce policies.
• Assists in implementing DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM cybersecurity policies and updating local operational procedures.
• Helps organize and coordinate cybersecurity requirements in alignment with DoD standards, policies, and system architectures.
• Contributes to system architecture design, functional specifications, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
• Uses RMF processes to support system Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) across the system lifecycle.
• Participates in lifecycle cybersecurity activities from system concept development through decommissioning.
• Develops and reviews key cybersecurity documentation such as IASs, IAPs, SSPs, ISAs, and assessment reports.
• Supports verification and validation testing, baseline control selection, mitigation strategies, and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Acts as a liaison between developers, users, and program management while supporting Integrated Process Teams.
• Evaluates security implementations to ensure compliance with standards like NIST 800-53, JSIG, and relevant DoD instructions.
• Applies telecommunications and computer systems knowledge to assess vulnerabilities and recommend system protections.
• Assists in resolving automation and data processing issues using programming, system design, and information management principles.
• Supports design, development, testing, and integration of databases, hardware systems, and simulation models.
• Recommends modern data storage and retrieval solutions and defines functional requirements for information systems.
• Monitors system activity for integrity, manages access controls, and reports incidents such as vulnerabilities or cyberattacks per Air Force guidance.
• Contributes to program security by integrating export control laws, developing security planning documents, and balancing risk with cost.
• Assists in handling, analyzing, and safeguarding critical and classified information, including producing reports with recommended security improvements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• MA/MS Degree with 10 years of directly related experience or BA/BS with 12 years of directly related experience or 15 years of directly related experience to this discipline
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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