Senior Functional Specialist Advisor 112-160

IC-CAP LLC • $112K — $160K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience providing strategic guidance in engineering, technology, or management.
  • Demonstrable record of leading high-tech programs, especially in security.
  • Experience with NGA/NSG/ASG programs or within the Intelligence Community or DoD.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user needs to determine software design feasibility.
  • Plan and craft computer specifications and system layouts.
  • Refine programs for increased efficiency and reduced operating time.
  • Collaborate with teams to define system performance requirements.
  • Conduct security scans to identify vulnerabilities and provide solutions.
  • Implement and maintain security systems to safeguard infrastructure.
  • Document security findings and present enhancement recommendations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings options with matching.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Full Job Description
Senior Functional Specialist Advisor (Cyber Security Engineer)provides expertise, guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to the client and/or project team based on specialized in-depth expertise in such fields as: engineering and technology; policy and administration; planning; analysis; training and development; facilities; communications; visual design; human capital; business; and management. Ensures that quality is an integral part of the development, design and manufacture of products or services. Monitors requirements through test and measurement activities; manages/leads quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Analysis & System Design
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
  • Evaluate information to recommend and plan computer specifications, system layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
  • Review and refine existing programs to reduce operating time, increase efficiency, and improve techniques.
  • Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to design systems and define performance requirements, capabilities, and interfaces.
  • Gather and assess information on reporting formats, costs, and security needs to determine optimal hardware configurations.
  • Estimate software development costs and schedules.
  • Consult with customers on software system design, development, and maintenance.
  • Work with engineering teams to evaluate hardware/software interfaces, define specifications, set performance requirements, and resolve customer issues.
  • Partner with data processing and project managers to understand project limitations, capabilities, and requirements.
  • Prepare detailed reports and correspondence outlining project specifications, activities, progress, and status.
  • Evaluate cost, reporting, and security factors to ensure hardware configurations align with project goals.

Security System Design & Deployment
  • Implement and upgrade new security assetsincluding software, hardware, and network security componentsin virtual and/or physical environments.

Security Maintenance
  • Maintain and repair existing security systems, performing replacements or upgrades as needed.

Vulnerability Management
  • Conduct system scans and simulations to identify weaknesses in IT infrastructure and develop mitigation strategies.

Reporting & Recommendations
  • Document findings from security tests or breaches and present actionable recommendations for security enhancements to management.

Policy & Procedure Development
  • Develop, implement, and manage security policies and best practices to prevent future incidents and strengthen organizational resilience.


Education and Experience

Required:
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field.
  • Substitutions:
    • 4 years of additional related experience may substitute for a degree, or
    • 2 years of additional related experience may substitute when holding a non-STEM degree.
  • Minimum 12 years providing guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to clients and/or project teams in one or more of the following areas:
    • Engineering and Technology
    • Policy and Administratio
    • Program Managemen
    • Planning and Analysi
    • Training and Developmen
    • Facilities Managemen
    • Communications and Visual Design
    • Human Capital
    • Business Operations
  • Demonstrated experience delivering strategic guidance and direction in high-technology programs.
  • Prior experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.
  • Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
  • Experience in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, or Image Science.

Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Network protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec)
    • Firewalls
    • Encryption
    • Intrusion detection systems

Analytical Skills
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex security problems.

Problem-Solving
  • Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting security issues and implementing effective solutions.

Communication Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Desired
  • Masters degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related discipline.
  • Advanced Experience
  • Senior-level experience in the engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems, including all phases of design, development, analysis, documentation, and creation of standards and guidelines.
  • Senior-level experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including relevant processes, tools, and languages.
  • Experience applying Agile software development methodologies.


Certifications (Desired)
  • Security+
  • CISSP
  • Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure)
  • Server Certifications (Windows / Linux)


Tools & Systems Proficiency
  • Project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
  • Financial tracking tools
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems


Security Clearance:
  • Active TS/SCI and the willingness to sit for a polygraph, if needed


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