Computer World Services Corp. (CWS)

IT Systems Analyst V (AFCAT) ACAS Assessor

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking ability
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • IAM II certification or equivalent required

Responsibilities

  • Determine personal training focus areas with supervisor
  • Obtain required certifications and complete assessments
  • Maintain up-to-date certification requirements
  • Utilize standard processes and methodologies for assessments
  • Stay informed on Air Force strategic priorities
  • Advocate for access to necessary enterprise assets
  • Support assessment meetings and track progress

Benefits

  • Opportunities to travel internationally for assessments
  • Structured training and certification pathways
  • Engagement with high-level Air Force leadership
  • Possibility for professional development in cyber operations
  • Collaboration in a specialized, mission-critical team
Full Job Description
This position supports the Air Force Cyber Assessment Team (AFCAT) in the 688th Cyberspace Wing and conducts Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA) at Air Force locations around the world. These assessments will help strengthen the posture and resiliency of the DoW Information Network (DOWIN) by supporting commanders and directors in their efforts to harden their information systems, reduce the attack surface of their cyber terrain, and enhance a more proactive defense.

Team members will specialize in Cyber Operational Risk Assessments (CORA), focusing on areas such as endpoint security, network vulnerability, insider threat, and more. This role helps ensure Air Force compliance and effectiveness in cyber defense strategies.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Determine, in conjunction with supervisor, the technology areas to focus personal training on and when to enter the program for required training


  • Contractor shall obtain JFHQ-DODIN certification in ACAS: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and complete required assessments and evaluations. Training must be completed no more than six months prior to the On-the-Job Training (OJT), check ride, and assessments.


  • Ensure all certification requirements are up to date, including a minimum of 4 assessments per technology area each fiscal year.


  • Contractor shall utilize appropriate tools and methodologies based on JFHQ-DODIN standard processes and procedures.


  • Stay informed on 688 CW/CC, AFCYBER/CC, and larger Air Force strategic priorities to inform base selection for CORAs.


  • Advocate with wing organizations for access to enterprise assets and capabilities to prepare for CORA.


  • Support daily assessment meetings to track progress and provide summaries to base leadership and 688 CW leadership.


  • Complete assessment checklists as required.


  • Participate in regular teleconferences with base comm squadron leadership to identify issues and inform commanders on risk.


  • Provide written feedback on process update recommendations.


  • Coordinate travel arrangements with fellow assessment team members.


  • Complete supervisory and administrative tasks as required.


  • Complete other duties as assigned.


  • Time Management - Manage assessment timeline and ensure that all checks are completed in an order that allows the process to be expedited and not hindered.


  • Assess the technical knowledge level of personnel on site to perform ACAS functions.


  • Troubleshoot and explain findings with ACAS scans with personnel on site.


  • Brief Air Force leadership on status and results of scans.


  • Train others in ACAS operations and assessments.


  • Lead and facilitate meetings based around the ACAS program.


  • Support sites in expectation of assessments and provide answers to site's questions.


Education & Experience

  • Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or +5 years of related experience


  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills


  • Must have excellent critical thinking skills


Certifications

Required:

  • IAM II - CASP, CAP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISSP, or higher


Desired:

  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate


  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)


  • Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Certification


  • CompTIA Linux+


  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)


  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)


Security Clearance

Required:Must have active Top Secret clearancewith SCI eligibility

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

  • Anticipate team members travelling 6 to 7 weeks per year but could be more or less


  • Must possess or obtain a US Passport within 6 months


  • Must be able to fund your travel up front and you will be reimbursed upon filing expense report


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