Test and Evaluation (T&E) Cyber

💼What You'll Do

• Test Planning & Design you will develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports for cybersecurity T&E. Provide integrated testing through experience in integrating Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and contractor testing to create an efficient and holistic test program.

  Most importantly commitment to the critical SSP mission, exhibiting unwavering accountability and driving tasks to completion. They must be proactive team players who excel in collaborative environments, fostering open communication and mutual support. Simultaneously, the ideal candidate demonstrates strong initiative, capable of leading tasks independently while consistently delivering high-quality, reliable results. Ultimately, success hinges on a blend of mission urgency, collaborative spirit, and independent leadership.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Active DoD Secret or DoE security clearance.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in analyzing test data to identify system vulnerabilities, performance issues, and root causes of failures.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Skilled in authoring detailed technical reports and briefing findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• DoD 8140/8570 Certification: Possession of certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) for IAM Level III is highly preferred. 
• Risk Management Framework (RMF): In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the DoD's RMF process for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems. 
• System Knowledge: Understanding of missile system architecture, including guidance, navigation, control, and communication subsystems. 
• Embedded Systems Security: Expertise in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within embedded software and hardware components of the weapon system. • Threat Analysis: Ability to evaluate the weapon system's resilience against a range of cyber threats, including kinetic and non-kinetic attacks. • Live Fire T&E (LFT&E): Knowledge of LFT&E procedures to assess system survivability and lethality in a realistic combat environment. 
• Vulnerability Assessment: Proficiency with tools like ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) and HBSS (Host Based Security System) to conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis. 
• Penetration Testing: Experience conducting adversarial assessments to identify and exploit system vulnerabilities. 
• Cyber Defense: Knowledge of cyber defense mechanisms, threat detection, and incident response in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. 
• Platform IT (PIT): Expertise in securing Platform Information Technology, including the A&A process for aircraft or weapon platforms. 
• Acquisition Process: Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the role of T&E within it. 
• 5+ years' experience in Missile design and testing with preference for experience with Cruise Missile Design.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate system design activities.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment conducting analysis with uncertainties or incomplete data.
• Must be capable of breaking down complex issues into simplified problem statements and laying out objective approaches to identify and compare the merits of competing solutions.

⭐Bonus Points

• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience with weapon system acquisition programs.