Standard Job Description

What We're Doing

Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.

The Work

The Cybersecurity T&E lead will report to the C2BMC Program leadership and is responsible for coordinating no less than 20 high-visibility MDA Cyber Events for the C2BMC element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

This individual will responsible for lead the Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, execution and reporting of multiple T&E projects and MDA Cyber Events, documenting actionable T&E metrics, and communicating with various intra/inter MDA-related organizations. They will be expected to frequently brief results and POAMs to MDA Executive leadership on behalf of C2BMC. Ensure that team projects are completed on schedule following established program procedures, schedules, and work plans. Plan for and coordinate across National Team to ensure appropriate resources are represented at each C2BMC T&E Event. Conduct post event analysis and ensure results from MDA Cyber events and the solutions to those results are incorporated into the Agile Development Lifecycle.

The position's daily tasks include but not limited to: researching, developing, and recommending appropriate Cybersecurity countermeasures for networks, systems, and/or applications based upon test and evaluation information. Also, supporting various Cybersecurity T&E reviews performed by multiple external organizations and identifies gaps in security architecture, resulting in recommendations for inclusion in a risk mitigation strategy. The individual will also maintain Cyber T&E Plans and POAMs to ensure compliance with DoD policies and directives, Provide USCYBERCOM guidance, risk mitigation, and minimum-security policies and requirements. Collaborate with other T&E organizations to develop rules of engagement (RoE), tailored test plans, and synchronizes efforts across all T&E efforts Candidate must be able to be self-initiated and capable of leading large groups of people and data to drive solutions to and increase cyber posture of C2BMC Depending on mission and test event requirements travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations will be required.

Position requires on-call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies and/or Cybersecurity tests. This position is primarily located at the MDIOC (Schriever Space Force Base) with the C2BMC ISSM and will also involve collaboration with stake holders at Hwy 83.

Who We Are

As leaders of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin partners with industry leaders to develop and field the backbone of America’s missile defense. Our national team supports the design, development, testing, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements essential for the effective operation of the Missile Defense System (MDS). You will have opportunities to interface directly with key customers, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

At C2BMC, you will work alongside a talented team of technical professionals, including software and systems engineers, architects, and project engineering teams, at our Federal Drive location in the northern part of Colorado Springs. Enjoy the beautiful mountain backdrop and 300 days of sunshine, with opportunities for winter sports even in May.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

• Active Secret Security Clearance, at start.

• Possess an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (CISSP, CAP, etc.), at start.

The Candidate must have the ability to:

• Advise C2BMC leadership and senior MDA leadership to support the planning and execution of MDA Cyber events.

• Consult on and brief complex technical cyber information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner.

• Evaluate effectiveness of Cybersecurity architecture and engineering for suitability, survivability, and interoperability of systems to provide key feedback to improve the overall Cybersecurity posture of C2BMC systems.

The Candidate must possess:

• Advanced experience in research and development in providing solutions in emerging Cybersecurity threats to analyze security findings/weaknesses and develop an executable Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for remediation of findings and revalidation of applied fixes.

• Extensive experience reviewing test plans, coordinating with multiple key stake holders, engineering documentation, and evaluating scenarios as they relate to Cybersecurity and Cyber events.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) understanding and practical application of DoD policies and directives, USCYBERCOM guidance, NIST standards, and RMF controls for a Mission System.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting DoD weapon systems, aviation platforms, or classified mission systems.

• Experience with Containerization technologies to include Kubernetes and Openshift

• Experience with Virtualization platforms/hypervisors

• Experience implementing container security and Kubernetes hardening.

• Familiarity with SIEM Tools deployment and administration specifically ArcSight

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and cyber resiliency engineering.

• Experience supporting environmental handling:

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

• Air-gapped or disconnected systems