Cyber Operations Lead
Cyber Security V
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Cyber Operations Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with hardware engineers, software engineers, and test teams developing, testing, and deploying cyber tools for
compliance initiatives. - Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities of
CLAW systems. - Gather data and prepare documentation in support of patching and STIGs to support the cyber compliance of CLAW
systems. - Support the CLAW Cyber Teams by ensuring Battle Rhythms are kept up to date and adhered to for all day to day tasks.
- Coordinate actions and efforts as needed with appropriate team members, internal and external teams, customers,
stakeholders and leaders to effectively execute tasks, solve problems and develop solutions with minimal to no mission
impact. - Understand security vulnerabilities in various SW and HW platforms and be able to recommend mitigations.
- Develop and coordinate all authorization documentation associated including the Systems Categorization, Systems
Security Plan, and Systems risk assessment. - Coordinate with Information System Security Officer(ISSO), Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Cyber Vulnerability
Management Team to meet Cyber requirements. - Brief Government and Contract Leadership in a confident, concise and professional manner.
- Conduct assessments of information systems security requirements, evaluate current security posture and recommend
priorities for remediation. - Review information system infrastructure and application architecture to assess security requirements.
- Assist the CLAW Cyber Team to perform and document risk assessments, analyzing security vulnerabilities, and the
metrics to measure the risks associated with those vulnerabilities. - Coordinate actions and efforts as needed with appropriate team members, internal and external teams, customers,
stakeholders and leaders to effectively execute tasks, solve problems and develop solutions with minimal to no mission
impact. - Assist the CLAW Cyber Lead with projects, tasks and the day-to-day Battle Rhythms of the CLAW Cyber Team.
- Have other cyber duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- HS Diploma (or GED) and eight (8) years of general experience.
- Associate's degree and six (6) years of general experience.
- Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of general experience.
- Master's degree and two (2) years of general experience
- Must have 6 years of Cyber Security and/or IT experience
- Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
- Must have a current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $134,600 - $159,900 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Fridayduring core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
- Must be able to travel, including air travel 10% of the time.
- Must have a valid Drivers License.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Identity Protection
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
- Group Legal Coverage Options
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.
CJ