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The Security Architecture & Engineering Lead serves as the cybersecurity technical authority within the Force Protection Division to support the Rock Island Arsenal Increased Access OTA Prototype. This role is responsible for the integration, accreditation, testing, and operational assessment of force protection sensing technologies. The lead develops and executes a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring prototype systems are securely integrated into Department of Defense network environments while achieving necessary authorizations like IATT, IATO, and ATO. Key responsibilities include Risk Management Framework implementation, STIG compliance, ACAS vulnerability management, and the creation of accreditation artifacts such as SSPs and SARs. The role requires expertise in integrating COTS, GOTS, and third-party vendor technologies into existing infrastructure. Essential skills include systems engineering, software integration, and navigating complex DoD security policies to ensure mission-ready prototype deployment across hardware, software, and networking components.
Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with integrating COTS, GOTS, and third-party vendor technologies.
Oversee the secure integration of multiple hardware, software, and networking components into existing DoD infrastructure.
Lead technical integration efforts across engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with Army security requirements.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience leading security architecture and engineering activities throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) for complex DoD systems.
Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity architectures to integrate hardware, software, networking, and operational technology into DoD environments.
Experience planning and executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to obtain IATT, IATO, and ATO authorizations.
Experience managing RMF documentation including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, eMASS packages, and other accreditation artifacts.
Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), ACAS scanning, and vulnerability remediation plans for DoD systems.
Experience leading technical integration efforts involving multiple engineering disciplines, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+, or CCSP are preferred.
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