Job description

Essential Job Duties: System Development & Compliance • Plan and execute the deployment of unclassified information systems in alignment with U.S. Government regulations, including NIST 800-53, DFARS 252.204-7012, 252.204-7009, 52.204-21, and related standards. • Conduct gap analyses on emerging systems and technologies at Point Blank Enterprises, develop remediation plans, and drive closure of identified compliance gaps. Cybersecurity Standards & Certification • Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity standards and best practices to achieve and maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. Classified Environment Authorization • Oversee the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization processes under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) for classified systems. Policy & Documentation • Develop, maintain, and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and standards to support cybersecurity objectives. Governance & Compliance • Ensure all IT security operations comply with corporate security policies, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations. Project Security Integration • Provide strategic guidance to IT projects and initiatives to embed appropriate security controls into new solutions. Security Program Support • Collaborate with the Facility Security Officer to ensure alignment with cybersecurity-related regulatory requirements. Monitoring & Threat Detection • Conduct regular security audits and monitoring to detect threats, including potential insider threat indicators. Incident Response • Participate in technical incident response and forensic investigations as needed. Stakeholder Engagement • Interface with U.S. Government agencies, customers, auditors, and third-party service providers to support cybersecurity initiatives. Infrastructure Oversight • Design and manage the development of security management infrastructure. Reporting & Communication • Provide regular and ad hoc updates to internal stakeholders and executive sponsors on cybersecurity status and timelines. Training & Awareness • Coordinate cybersecurity training programs for end users to promote awareness and compliance. Project Administration • Perform administrative tasks related to cybersecurity project implementation, support, and maintenance. Firewall & Network Security • Support firewall configuration and ensure alignment with company security requirements. IT Collaboration • Partner with IT teams to develop secure solutions for operational and project-based needs. Data Center Maintenance • Maintain environmental monitoring systems within the data center. Process Improvement • Identify opportunities for internal process enhancements and recommend actionable solutions. Continuous Improvement • Drive improvements across all areas of IT responsibility to enhance security posture and operational efficiency. Safety & Quality Compliance • Adhere to company safety and quality standards in all work activities. Workplace Standards • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Additional Duties • Perform other related tasks assigned to support the company’s cybersecurity mission. Education & Experience: • Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government personnel security clearance. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Security, or a related field, with: • Minimum 7 years of IT experience, including 4 years in Security Management, or • Master’s degree (MS) in a relevant discipline with at least 5 years of professional experience. • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting IT-related tasks for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. • Familiarity with modern cybersecurity practices and emerging trends, including: • Threat hunting and modeling • Digital forensics • Reverse engineering • Phishing mitigation • Penetration testing • Prior experience working with U.S. Government or DoD entities preferred. • Proficiency with cloud-hosted services, web-based applications, and server/service management. • Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts across various levels of management. • Preferred Certification: IAM Level II or IAT Level III, in accordance with DoDI 8570.01-M (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program). Required Qualifications: • Legal Requirement: Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to comply with federal contracting regulations. Must be a US person as defined by ITAR. • Language Proficiency : All candidates must be fluent in English, with the ability to speak, read, and write at a professional level. Physical Demands & Working Conditions: • Up to 10% travel required. • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. • Manual dexterity and coordination required for handling documents and office materials. • Occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs. • Minimal reaching above and below desk level. • Frequent movement within the facility to complete tasks. • Visual acuity and physical coordination are necessary for extended use of keyboard and video display terminals. • Must be available for on-call support during non-business hours for IT emergencies.

Requirements

Must-haves

System Development & Compliance
Plan and execute the deployment of unclassified information systems in alignment with U.S. Government regulations, including NIST 800-53, DFARS 252.204-7012, 252.204-7009, 52.204-21, and related standards.
Conduct gap analyses on emerging systems and technologies at Point Blank Enterprises, develop remediation plans, and drive closure of identified compliance gaps.
Cybersecurity Standards & Certification
Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity standards and best practices to achieve and maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance.
Classified Environment Authorization
Oversee the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization processes under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) for classified systems.
Policy & Documentation
Develop, maintain, and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and standards to support cybersecurity objectives.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure all IT security operations comply with corporate security policies, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Project Security Integration
Provide strategic guidance to IT projects and initiatives to embed appropriate security controls into new solutions.
Security Program Support
Collaborate with the Facility Security Officer to ensure alignment with cybersecurity-related regulatory requirements.
Monitoring & Threat Detection
Conduct regular security audits and monitoring to detect threats, including potential insider threat indicators.
Incident Response
Participate in technical incident response and forensic investigations as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement
Interface with U.S. Government agencies, customers, auditors, and third-party service providers to support cybersecurity initiatives.
Infrastructure Oversight

Nice-to-haves

Prior experience working with U.S. Government or DoD entities preferred.
Preferred Certification: IAM Level II or IAT Level III, in accordance with DoDI 8570.01-M (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program).

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