Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

Arcfield's Cyber programs are expanding and currently in need of a Sr. Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-Rep) to support our Customer in CO providing IA systems security engineering, engineering the concept, design, development, implementation, and integration, from E2E, of a system or system component.

Note, an offer for this position is contingent upon contract award.

 

The Sr. DAO-Rep provides support to the customer in Cyber Security.  Daily tasks include, but not limited to:

Ensuring adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assetsProviding risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF processManaging customer sponsored assets’ plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorizationScreening new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identificationFacilitating System Review Teams to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data type/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff)Assigning asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviewsEnsuring customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policiesProvide continuous ad hoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs
Qualifications

Required:

BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with PolyAvailability to work in a SCIF environment during core hours (0900-1500; Mon – Fri)Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) knowledge & experienceKnowledge & experience with ICD 503 and customer's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, networks, computer components, protocols & COTS technology, systems methodologiesProven experience with RMF Process and NIST standardsExpertise in certification and accreditation documentationProficiency with Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud) and Cloud Security groupsSkilled in Splunk reportingStrong teamwork and collaboration abilities

Desired:

Knowledge of best practices when implementing security controls including:SW engineering methodologiesSecurity engineering methodologiesSecurity engineering principlesSecure coding techniquesSTEM degree or advanced IASAE certifications:CISSP-ISSEPCISSP-ISSAPCISMCISSOCISSPCISSP-ISSMPFITSP-MGCIAGCIAGCSAGICSPGSECGSLCSelf-motivated with excellent organizational and prioritization skillsExperience briefing senior personnel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentsIn-depth knowledge of AWS, ServiceNow, and Cross Domain Systems (CDS)Familiarity with IC or DoD Cyber Security processesInnovative problem-solving skills for complex technical challengesHolistic approach to end-to-end systems development and lifecycle managementAbility to translate high-level strategies into detailed system specificationsExperience in customer liaison and business development support to include coordinating activities with A&A stakeholdersExpertise in system conceptual design and multi-discipline engineering collaborationProficiency in requirements verification and customer acceptance testing
Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $106,555.97 Max: $185,280.16
EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.