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COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for Cybersecurity positions in support of a USAF contract.

NOTE: This posting does not represent a current job opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for recurring positions within COLSA. Candidates who express interest may be considered for future opportunities.

• Responsible for the maintenance and support of DoD and Air Force computing systems and networks (both unclassified and classified).

• Requires the individual to obtain/maintain classified systems administrative privileges for SIPRNet and other systems. 

• Perform system trusted downloads, burning classified Compact Discs (CDs), maintain and update host system patches, implement mandated system vulnerability mitigations and set up user accesses and accounts. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in currently utilized Windows Operating Systems (OS), Windows group policy objects, DoD Cybersecurity, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Endpoint Security System (SS)/Host-based Security System (HBS) and DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). 

• Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and provide multi-discipline expertise covering project management, system security engineering, system administration, and network administration. 

• Provide cybersecurity support to assigned systems and shall assist in developing, modifying, reviewing or coordinating items that include, but are not limited to:  PIT determination package, cybersecurity strategy (formerly IAS), System Security Plan (SSP), system controls traceability matrix, risk assessment report, plan of action and milestones, security assessment plan, artifacts for program review and RFP. 

• Assist in executing the cybersecurity RMF to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems. 

• Reviews program office artifacts and make recommendations to support cybersecurity RMF analysis. 

• Assist in performing vulnerability, threat, and risk assessments, and security impact assessments on assigned systems, modifications, and interconnections. 

• Assist in developing an A&A report and an A&A presentation for each required system to support approval decisions.   

• Assist in managing, planning, documenting and conducting Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of security requirements for weapon system

• Assist in performing cybersecurity site audits to verify architecture analysis, cybersecurity requirements and controls, verify mitigation actions, witness cybersecurity testing and evaluation, and to support final approval for Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Interim Authority To Operate (IATO), Authority To Operate (ATO), and/or Authority To Connect (ATC).  Assists in documenting and reporting cybersecurity site audit findings and recommendations to the program office and/or Security Certification Authority (CA). 

• Assist in identifying the Software Assurance (SWA) pedigree (including platform software) and QA issues and documenting the results.  The C

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Required Skills
Required Experience

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

• MA/MS degree, and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD -OR-
• BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD -OR-
• HSD/GED, twenty (20) years of directly related experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.
• DoD 8570 certification required
• U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance at the required level

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.