Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Network Architect

The Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Officer (IAO) will provide Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Network Architect Certification & Accreditation (C&A) support in compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) structure at the Secret and below level in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology, 12 March 2014 or later, AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework for Air Force Information Technology, 2 February 2017 or later, and Air Force Research Lab guidance and policy on RMF.

• Artifacts include but are not limited to answers, implementation, documentation, and testing of applicable Information Assurance (IA) controls, topology diagrams, hardware lists, software lists, ports and protocols lists, and plan of action and milestones.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Complete or assist in the completion of vulnerability scans and DISA STIG reviews.
• Understand results and be able to articulate potential impact.
• Research and propose solutions for identified risks to eliminate or mitigate adverse impact to an acceptable level.
• Interact and coordinate with system program managers to create, update, and maintain system documentation and supporting artifacts related to the RMF process.
• Work hand and hand with the RYZT Combat ID, Blue Guardian, Test, and RYSIL teams to develop cross-domain security solutions to:
• Design a cross domain solution that facilitates bringing data from various classification systems together into an integrated product for flight tests and demonstrations (how to take TS, secret, and unclassified data and bring it all together).
• Enable multi-sensor data fusion integration and testing on a common data bus in a systems integration lab and/or sensor pod on-board an aircraft to support levels.
• Develop a data repository capable of storing, accessing, and developing multi-level sensor models and associated data.
• Determine computer network architecture and infrastructure requirements to support RY digital strategy, including, but not limited to identifying nodes of connectivity to other RY networks and associated hardware (guards, diodes, etc).
• Assist in preparation of RMF documentation to attain IATT/ATO for flight/lab/field testing.

• Assist with proposal development, if necessary.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements
Experience:

• Technical knowledge of cross domain solutions and work hand in hand with their engineers to develop one.
• Familiar with DoD and AF guidance on Security in general and Cybersecurity in particular.
• Awareness of DISA STIGs, ACAS vulnerability scanner, and AF Ports, Protocols, and Services process.
• Familiar with the Risk Management Framework process (NIPR/SIPR eMASS, AFRL process).
• Possibly XACTA as well if will be involved in RMF for TS/SCI.
• Technical understanding to be able to discuss computer/network issues.
• Familiar with AF TEMPEST policies and process.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification.
• Security CE
• SSCP
• GSEC
• CISSP
• CISA
• CASP

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

• While the vaccine mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors is still being decided, we are continuing to collect vaccination record cards and accepting requests for legal accommodations (approval of a legal accommodation is not guaranteed). Although providing this documentation is not required at this time, we appreciate your cooperation in voluntarily providing this documentation to us should the Executive Order be upheld in the courts.

Security Clearance: Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

US Citizenship: This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cross Domain Solutions: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• IAT Level II or Level III Certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location