Chief Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Springfield, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: NO
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer provides leadership on the program to develop, modernize, enhance, operate, integrate, and sustain cybersecurity services and capabilities for NGA. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for all technical performance and will serve as the primary point of contact within the program office for all technical matters and issues related to cybersecurity that are not within scope of the Cybersecurity Operations Manager. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer will report to the government Chief of Cybersecurity Engineering. This position will be located Chantilly, VA with frequent travel to Springfield, VA.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing the entire Cyber Engineering organization and all of its sub-services for the TCS program
• Responsible for developing, executing, and implementing strategy for Cyber Engineering as adjudicated by the TCS Program Manager.
• Responsible for mitigating complex issues that often would require extensive research and analysis.
• Must be able to communicate and influence executive leadership, both within the customer organization and the CACI corporation, on recommended courses of action or solutions.
• Provide engineering expertise and guidance for the design, development, implementation, operations and sustainment of cybersecurity services that enhance the cybersecurity posture of NGA Programs, Systems, and the Enterprise.
• Lead the research, analysis, solution design and implementation planning of solutions for the modernization of existing cybersecurity solutions and infrastructures in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to include the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.
• Drive strategic technological innovation, demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge in all things related to the complex operations of cybersecurity services.
• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration advice on complex matters that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.
Qualifications:
• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph
• Demonstrated specialized experience with implementing, engineering, architecting
• designing or operating cybersecurity technologies with an emphasis in DoD capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading design and implementation of complex cyber security IT solutions on a large program ($100M+ total contract value).
• Demonstrated leadership experience serving as a chief architect, chief engineer, functional manager or team lead for a minimum of 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Demonstrated experience presenting briefing to senior customer management and customer stakeholders.
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level III.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Cyber Security Engineering or IT-related discipline. An additional 10 years of experience in cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Specialized experience (12+ years) in implementing, engineering, integrating, architecting, designing, cybersecurity technologies.
• Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience supporting an IC or DoD agency in adopting and transitioning systems and services to cloud environments, including hybrid cloud environments.
• Demonstrated specialized experience applying ICD-503 Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 1253, International Standards
• Experience presenting briefs to senior customer management and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity design, engineering and operations with emphasis on NGA capabilities.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Organization (ISO) 20000 series, and the IT Service Capability Maturity Model (IT-648 CMM) to secure information systems.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI (able to obtain CI Polygraph after starting)
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $65-85hr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.