Cybersecurity Engineering (Emass) - PNT

Overview

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future. 

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. 

Credence has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Engineering (EMASS) at the senior level to support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Program at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

This job is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Provide classified and unclassified cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) inputs, recommendations, and documentation in accordance with DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, AR 25-2, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and PM PNT procedures across PM PNT product lifecycles.
• Plan, create, review, coordinate, and maintain classified and unclassified PM PNT IA and cybersecurity acquisition documentation, including Cybersecurity Strategy, Clinger-Cohen Act documentation, SEP, TEMP, and acquisition strategy updates.
• Serve as the cybersecurity functional lead in Configuration Management, reviewing and approving Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Provide Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) recommendations to vendors to enhance system security, resilience, and compliance.
• Coordinate, lead, and support cybersecurity developmental and operational testing activities, including CTTX, CVI, ACDT, CVPA, and Adversarial Assessments (AA).
• Serve as the appointed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for Combat Ready PNT and maintain PM PNT in-house RMF packages in eMASS, ensuring POA&M updates, package currency, and required documentation remain accurate and timely.
• Plan, document, and execute Government Assessment and Authorization processes, including RMF activities, technical risk assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability and susceptibility analysis, POA&M development, and implementation and validation of assigned security controls.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve PM PNT information assurance, software assurance, and cybersecurity issues across the PM PNT product line and in support of PNT-supported client systems.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into system engineering processes, including requirements, interface documentation, engineering plans, training plans, and test plans.
• Participate in system architecture design and reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and secure network operations.
• Draft network transition plans and support enterprise network operations and troubleshooting across geographically dispersed environments.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Attend and provide classified and unclassified IA and cybersecurity support at PM PNT IPT meetings, working groups, PNT forums, and technical reviews, including SSR, SRR, system functional review, PDR, CDR, PRR, FCA, and PCA events.
• Coordinate cybersecurity reporting and operational impact analysis with PEOs, ASA(ALT), and ARCYBER, including cyber event tracking.
• Analyze Army cyber operational orders and ensure reporting of emerging threats and mission impacts.
• Assist in drafting SOOs, SOWs, PWSs, performance specifications, and associated solicitation documentation, and provide technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluations.
• Provide and review scheduling inputs to PM PNT program integrated master scheduling efforts.
• Participate in classified Secret and Top Secret meetings, as required.
• Monitor cyber defensive measures and support formal Information Assurance program development and execution.
• Leverage automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve cybersecurity engineering processes and efficiency.

Requirements

Education, Requirements, and Qualifications:

• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top-Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field with approximately 7 years of experience OR 11 years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD IT environments and systems.
• Significant ISSO, RMF, and eMASS experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition programs, including the ability to manage multiple RMF packages, maintain POA&Ms, and keep security documentation current.
• Meets DoDM 8570.01 IAM Level I baseline certification requirements, including one of the following:
• CAP – (ISC)² – Authorized Authorization Professional
• Cloud+ – CompTIA – Cloud Computing Management
• GSLC – GIAC – Security Leadership
• Security+ CE – CompTIA – Continuing Education
• HCISPP – (ISC)² – Healthcare Information Security and Privacy
• CISSP certification required.
• Strong knowledge of DoD, Federal, and U.S. Army cybersecurity policy, IA requirements, RMF, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, and AR 25-2.
• Hands-on experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, and ACAS.
• Experience supporting Configuration Management processes and ECP reviews within an acquisition environment.
• Knowledge of information security, information assurance, and auditing practices.
• Experience with cybersecurity and information assurance tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with acquisition documentation and lifecycle processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•  Security+ CE is the most commonly held certification; Cloud+ is also frequently accepted for IAM Level I roles.

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Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development