Cyber Technical Director, SSC/BZ

Air Force STEM$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • DoD 8570 certifications required
  • Experience in drafting and implementing cyber policy
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams
  • Experienced with Risk Management Framework and tools
  • Knowledge across full technology stack (cloud, data, applications, network)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to assess cyber operational risks and solutions
  • Collaborate with leadership to prioritize enterprise initiatives
  • Develop architecture and standards addressing cyber warfare needs
  • Create funding justifications and multi-year plans for cyber risk mitigation
  • Establish goals and objectives for enterprise products governance
  • Maintain relationships with mission partners and cyber stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package
  • Access to a range of health care options
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Paid leave and holiday benefits
  • Potential for tuition assistance and student loan repayment programs
Full Job Description
Help The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base El Segundo CA is searching for a Cyber Technical Director to support SSC/BZ (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: Influence cyber capabilities for the entire space enterprise as part of the Space Systems Integration Office (SSC/BZ) in support of the Senior Acquisition Executive for Space (SAF/SQ)! As the Cyber Technical Director, you will lead a diverse team of acquisition, engineering, and cyber professionals to assess cyber operational risks, issues and gaps. You will work closely with leadership within PAEs, HQ S6, DAF, OSW, and field/combatant commands to prioritize enterprise initiatives to develop architecture, standards, and solutions to address cyber warfare needs. This work includes assisting in the development of funding justifications and multi-year plans to mitigate cyber risks across the space enterprise. The Technical Director will lead his/her team to develop fiscal year goals and objectives focused on enterprise products (architecture, standards, solutions) for governance review and approval. He/she will develop and maintain strong relationships with mission partners and cyber stakeholders to ensure alignment of cyber mission thread assessments and improvement initiatives. Ideal Candidate: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related subject and/or DoD 8570 certifications. Experience drafting and implementing cyber policy and leading a cross-functional team to meet/exceed deadlines in a challenging, high-paced and dynamic environment. Experience with Risk Management tools/techniques, the Risk Management Framework, and the Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. Experience assessing and recommending solutions across the full technology stack (cloud, data, applications, network, etc). Conditions of employment - Must be a U.S Citizen. - PCS and Incentives funding is available. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. - May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. - Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" - Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. - This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s). - This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Qualifications The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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