Aircraft And Munitions Cybersecurity Test Manager

Aircraft and Munitions Cybersecurity Test Manager

Tracking Code

8423-987

Posted Date

5/2/2024

Job Location

Shalimar, Florida

Location of Position

Shalimar, Florida, United States

Work Arrangement

On Site: 100%

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required?

Yes

Level of Clearance Required

Secret

Position Funded?

Yes

Job Description:

Our cybersecurity test team is searching for new members that can help form and manage multi-skilled test team members and efforts to conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members, to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities primarily include program management support functions to align customer expectations and scheduling of meetings and activities for cybersecurity test engineering.

This position provides support to the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL, and the DoD Cybersecurity community, to plan and conduct Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for Air Force and DoD acquisition programs. This position requires in-office work. When executing test events, work hours can be extended and may vary. Test events are typically 5-10 days in length. Test schedule is typically 1-2 weeks per month but varies. This support includes the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversite of cyber test events, to include test planning, coordination, execution, data reduction, analysis, and reporting

• Track test requirements for team and assist team in meeting those requirements

• Attend meetings with customers to help test team prepare for events

• Document and communicate test results effectively to technical and non-technical user groups in written and oral formats

• Develop test strategies for cybersecurity testing on DoD aircraft and weapon systems

• Coordinate security analysis activities on systems and/or software to understand and identify potential vulnerabilities

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to test teams

• Travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

Required Experience

Required Experience:

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related technical experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 18 years of related technical experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 22 years of related technical experience

• Job experience in Aircraft and/or Weapon systems architecture/avionics/embedded systems

• Passionate about cybersecurity and delivering products that exceeds expectations

• Exceptional leadership skills

• Exceptional organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

• Insatiable drive to understand unique technologies

• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

• Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems

• DoD SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret - (Single Scope Background Investigation). US Citizenship

• Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance (Single Scope Background Investigation)

• Experience with DoD development and/or operational testing

• Experience with aircraft and/or weapon systems testing/evaluation

• Understanding of network security/engineering

• Certifications: CISSP, CASP, or Security+

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, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.