Overview
Cybersecurity Lead
LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI (SAP Eligibility)
CERTIFICATION: CISSP, CEH, or Sec+ CE
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Lead to support a high-impact DoD space operations effort based in Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB), focused on securing advanced ground systems and mission-critical capabilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of experience in Information Assurance (IA) or Cybersecurity supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
- Current cybersecurity certification(s) such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification).
- Demonstrated experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and development of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
- Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting mission systems, operational environments, or complex system-of-systems architectures.
- Experience supporting secure environments involving COMSEC and EMSEC requirements.
- Familiarity with satellite communications, ground systems, RF environments, or other signal-based systems is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to coordinate with system owners, engineers, and government stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity compliance.
- Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills in support of security and compliance initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities to support secure system operations and compliance within complex DoD environments.
- Manage and support the RMF lifecycle, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and authorization.
- Develop, maintain, and submit ATO packages and supporting documentation to ensure systems meet authorization requirements.
- Coordinate cybersecurity efforts across engineering, operations, and program teams to ensure alignment with security controls, especially within integrated and distributed system environments.
- Support cyber defense operations, including identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Ensure compliance with COMSEC and EMSEC policies and procedures within the operational environment.
- Monitor system security posture and support vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation activities across both developmental and operational systems.
- Serve as a key cybersecurity advisor to program leadership and government stakeholders, providing guidance on securing mission-critical and signal-dependent systems.
- Support security considerations related to system integration, testing, and sustainment activities across evolving environments.