What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Lead position at Astrion?
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 proposal for a Space program in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Kirtland AFB.
Required Qualifications/Skills
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 proposal for a Space program in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Kirtland AFB.
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 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 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 DoD system security and compliance requirements.
- 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 and policies.
- 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.
- Serve as a key cybersecurity advisor to program leadership and government stakeholders, ensuring systems maintain authorization and meet all security requirements.