Professional Cybersecurity Specialist

Position Title: Professional Cybersecurity Specialist
Position Type: Full-time, Fully On-Site
(Hybrid after probationary period; Must reside within commutable distance to Cape Canaveral)
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Clearance: Active Secret

Description :
Waypoint's client is seeking a Professional Cybersecurity Specialist to join a team of other talented professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges. As part of the Space Force team, you will contribute to the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of mission-critical cybersecurity operations. Your work will ensure the secure and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles, supporting vital national and global space missions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) across the Enterprise.
• Participate in managing the LTRS Access Management Plan (LAMP) effort across the Range
• Participate and lead in the efforts to create FISMA packages and renew LTRS Authorities to Operate (ATO)
• Perform DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with the DIACAP and RMF process.
• Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation.
• Analyze the CS architecture of Range systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and execution of STIGs.
• Assess the CS risk of Range systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process.
• Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements.
• Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to project teams.
• Determine the security posture and CS accreditation readiness of systems and architectures.
• Support engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with IA/CS guidance and best practices.
• Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking; understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
• Mentor CS Operation Specialists and Associates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field; and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of experience without a degree.
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) experience is mandatory.
• Experience conducting Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and application of mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of RMF, eMASS, POA&Ms, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.
• DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certified (Security + CE or equivalent) or ability to obtain withing six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required