What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Deputy Program Manager (DPM) position at Nationwide IT Services, Inc.?
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
Clearance requirement: Active TOP SECRET clearance required; must be eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI
Certifications:
The DPM will assist the Program Manager (PM) with overall contract execution and serve as a senior cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring mission assurance, RMF compliance, and cybersecurity readiness across USASMDC systems and networks.
Place of performance: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
or Redstone Arsenal, AL.Key Responsibilities
Program Management / Deputy PM Duties
Education & Experience
Clearance requirement: Active TOP SECRET clearance required; must be eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI
Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required for DPM role)
- Must meet DoD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP , CISM, or equivalent)
The DPM will assist the Program Manager (PM) with overall contract execution and serve as a senior cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring mission assurance, RMF compliance, and cybersecurity readiness across USASMDC systems and networks.
Place of performance: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
or Redstone Arsenal, AL.Key Responsibilities
Program Management / Deputy PM Duties
- Serve as Deputy Program Manager, acting on behalf of the PM as required
- Support program execution, staffing, scheduling, cost control, and quality performance across all Task Requirements
- Coordinate with KO, COR, ACORs, and Government stakeholders on contract performance and priorities
- Assist in managing deliverables, reporting (MSR, MPCR, PMRs), and Service Request workflows
- Ensure adherence to Quality Control Plan (QCP) and performance metrics
- Support strategic planning, risk management, and operational coordination across geographically dispersed teams
- Maintain oversight to ensure contractor personnel do not perform inherently governmental functions
- Lead cybersecurity efforts supporting:
- RMF authorization and accreditation activities
- FISMA compliance and Control Assessments (CA)
- Mission Cyber Readiness Validation assessments
- Provide senior-level oversight for eMASS documentation, POA&Ms, SSPs, and ATO packages
- Ensure systems comply with DISA STIGs, AR 25-1, AR 25-2, and DoD cybersecurity policies
- Support Independent Validation & Verification (IV&V) and Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) activities
- Oversee Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities across enterprise systems
- Identify cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps
- Develop and track risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions
- Guide incident response and cybersecurity event handling
- Validate system configurations against STIG and security baselines
- Ensure enterprise systems maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) posture
- Provide cybersecurity input into system architecture, engineering, and modernization efforts
- Develop and present technical reports, executive briefings, and out-briefs
- Interface with system owners, government leads, and cross-functional teams
- Support audit readiness and cybersecurity inspections
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and IT systems support
- 3–5 years of program/project management or team lead experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required for DPM role)
- Must meet DoD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP , CISM, or equivalent)
- Active TOP SECRET clearance required; must be eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle
- FISMA and DoD cybersecurity compliance
- eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, and vulnerability management tools
- Experience with:
- Enterprise IT environments (NIPRNet/SIPRNet)
- Cybersecurity assessments and audits
- Security documentation and accreditation artifacts
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience supporting US Army or DoD enterprise IT programs
- Familiarity with USASMDC mission, missile defense, or space operations
- Experience managing multi-location or CONUS/OCONUS teams
- Primary locations:
- Peterson Space Force Base, CO
- Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Other USASMDC-supported sites as required
- May require travel for cybersecurity assessments and mission support
- Work may occur in classified environments (SCIF)