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Overview Cybersecurity Lead LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: TS/SCI (SAP Eligibility) CERTIFICATION: CISSP, CEH, or Sec+ CE TRAVEL: As Needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Lead to support a high-impact DoD space operations effort based in Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB) , focused on securing advanced ground systems and mission-critical capabilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS • Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 8+ years of experience in Information Assurance (IA) or Cybersecurity supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs. • Current cybersecurity certification(s) such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification). • Demonstrated experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and development of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages. • Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements. • Experience supporting mission systems, operational environments, or complex system-of-systems architectures . • Experience supporting secure environments involving COMSEC and EMSEC requirements. • Familiarity with satellite communications, ground systems, RF environments, or other signal-based systems is highly preferred. • Proven ability to coordinate with system owners, engineers, and government stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity compliance. • Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills in support of security and compliance initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities to support secure system operations and compliance within complex DoD environments. • Manage and support the RMF lifecycle, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and authorization. • Develop, maintain, and submit ATO packages and supporting documentation to ensure systems meet authorization requirements. • Coordinate cybersecurity efforts across engineering, operations, and program teams to ensure alignment with security controls, especially within integrated and distributed system environments . • Support cyber defense operations, including identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. • Ensure compliance with COMSEC and EMSEC policies and procedures within the operational environment. • Monitor system security posture and support vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation activities across both developmental and operational systems . • Serve as a key cybersecurity advisor to program leadership and government stakeholders, providing guidance on securing mission-critical and signal-dependent systems . • Support security considerations related to system integration, testing, and sustainment activities across evolving environments.

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Cybersecurity Lead
LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI (SAP Eligibility)
CERTIFICATION: CISSP, CEH, or Sec+ CE
TRAVEL: As Needed
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in Information Assurance (IA) or Cybersecurity supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Current cybersecurity certification(s) such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification).
Demonstrated experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and development of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting mission systems, operational environments, or complex system-of-systems architectures .
Experience supporting secure environments involving COMSEC and EMSEC requirements.
Proven ability to coordinate with system owners, engineers, and government stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity compliance.
Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills in support of security and compliance initiatives.
Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities to support secure system operations and compliance within complex DoD environments.
Manage and support the RMF lifecycle, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and authorization.
Develop, maintain, and submit ATO packages and supporting documentation to ensure systems meet authorization requirements.
Coordinate cybersecurity efforts across engineering, operations, and program teams to ensure alignment with security controls, especially within integrated and distributed system environments .
Support cyber defense operations, including identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
Ensure compliance with COMSEC and EMSEC policies and procedures within the operational environment.
Monitor system security posture and support vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation activities across both developmental and operational systems .

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Familiarity with satellite communications, ground systems, RF environments, or other signal-based systems is highly preferred.

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