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VTG

Cyber Defense Project Integrator

Springfield, VA · On-site

$170K - $205K/yr

Overview VTG is looking for a Cyber Defense Project Integrators in multiple locations. (Note ... Coordinate project schedules including participation in meetings, documentation and distribution of ...

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Cyber Defense Project Integrator

Cyber Defense Project Integrator

VTG

Springfield, VA • On-site

$170K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Cyber Defense Project Integrators in multiple locations. (Note: position is contingent upon program award and the postions are located in Chantilly VA, Auroro CO & Springfield VA.)


What will you do?

The sponsor’s office is responsible for the integration, application, and implementation of cybersecurity programs. The Sponsor provides computer and network defense and malware solutions for classified, unclassified, networked, and stand-alone systems. The Sponsor provides technical analysis and correlation of threats to the Sponsor’s networks by monitoring all sensors and audit logs for any malicious code, intrusion detection, suspicious network activity, denial of service, or user misuse of resources.

The Sponsor requires project integration support to coordinate across the customer organization, levels above, and with IC mission partners with a focus on cybersecurity information standardization, as well as the development and standardization of cyber defense programs and support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support to the staff manager to manage a strategic communication effort
  • Draft advisories related to cyber threats, tailored for audiences ranging from senior executives to the teams required to act
  • Document processes, standard operating procedures, and other artifacts supporting cybersecurity operations, including supporting incident response activities
  • Gather, organize, and review evidence in support of cybersecurity standard operating procedure creation and maintenance
  • Track, draft, and respond to data calls
  • Coordinate with organizations as necessary to respond to actions, with ability to further prioritize action response with stakeholders. Coordinate the information flow between all programs, branch managers, and division leadership
  • Gather information from across the Sponsor organization, other components of the office, internal IT customers, and external Sponsor(s)
  • Draft responses appropriate for intended audience
  • Submit response drafts to management for approval and release in accordance with established due dates
  • Analyze trends and identify new opportunities and challenges for Sponsor office's effectiveness to reach a larger audience
  • Coordinate project schedules including participation in meetings, documentation and distribution of action items and tracking for successful completion
 
 

Do you have what it takes?
Requirements:
  • Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. 
  • A degree (or equivalent experience) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline
  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7
  • A minimum of 3 years supporting the Customer Domain
  • Demonstrated experience briefing various audiences, including senior leadership, and technical experts
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and experience resolving complex problems including organizing and structuring solutions
  • Demonstrated experience building rapport and networking with other PMs and Sis to maintain open lines and proactive communication
  • Demonstrated experience collecting, compiling, evaluating, and organizing comments, information, and statistical data on documents/briefings for Sponsor’s review or for publication
  • Demonstrated experience researching cyber-related technical materials
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to multitask in a dynamic and challenging environment
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Data-driven thinking
  • Demonstrated experience identifying inconsistencies in program plans
  • Ability to fully coordinate project schedules or agile tasks
  • Ability to coordinate program management process activities such as Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews including scheduling of meetings and preparation of briefings/presentations
  • Ability to assist in preparation of management plans and reports
  • Ability to maintain correspondence suspense files, records, files for reports, operating procedures, internal memorandums, and compose correspondence
  • Ability to compose technical documents including user manuals, training material, installation guides, proposals, and reports
  • Ability to fully perform tasks requiring the collection, compiling, evaluating, and publishing of information and statistical data

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $170,000 - 205,000 annually, which is a general guideline for and depending on the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range

Qualifications:
Requirements:
  • Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. 
  • A degree (or equivalent experience) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline
  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7
  • A minimum of 3 years supporting the Customer Domain
  • Demonstrated experience briefing various audiences, including senior leadership, and technical experts
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and experience resolving complex problems including organizing and structuring solutions
  • Demonstrated experience building rapport and networking with other PMs and Sis to maintain open lines and proactive communication
  • Demonstrated experience collecting, compiling, evaluating, and organizing comments, information, and statistical data on documents/briefings for Sponsor’s review or for publication
  • Demonstrated experience researching cyber-related technical materials
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to multitask in a dynamic and challenging environment
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Data-driven thinking
  • Demonstrated experience identifying inconsistencies in program plans
  • Ability to fully coordinate project schedules or agile tasks
  • Ability to coordinate program management process activities such as Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews including scheduling of meetings and preparation of briefings/presentations
  • Ability to assist in preparation of management plans and reports
  • Ability to maintain correspondence suspense files, records, files for reports, operating procedures, internal memorandums, and compose correspondence
  • Ability to compose technical documents including user manuals, training material, installation guides, proposals, and reports
  • Ability to fully perform tasks requiring the collection, compiling, evaluating, and publishing of information and statistical data
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