Senior Systems Engineer 112-192 | | | | We’re seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive complex systems engineering efforts across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape the architecture and integration of mission-critical GEOINT systems that directly support U.S. and allied operations.
Duties may include:
As a technical leader, you will:
Mentor and guide mid- and junior-level systems engineers across the full engineering lifecycle, including: Requirements development Solution architecture and systems integration Scheduling and service development Testing, evaluation, and maintainability Reliability and resiliency engineering
Lead planning and analysis of user requirements and system architectures Improve system performance through the review of cloud service capabilities, workflows, and scheduling constraints Oversee the development of solution designs based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies Translate mission and customer needs into actionable system and capability requirements Support the allocation of requirements to architecture components and program execution Guide systems integration across multiple platforms, programs, and agencies Conduct technical assessments including: Assist in strategic planning and oversight of: Project management Performance engineering Risk management Interface design
Operate at the enterprise level—integrating multiple systems, services, and processes within Major Systems Acquisitions, spanning organizational and agency boundaries
Why Join Us?
Influence the future of GEOINT enterprise systems Work on mission-critical projects that directly support national security Collaborate with top-tier engineering teams and government leaders Lead transformative efforts in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Education & Experience
Required:
Technical Skills
Desired
Certifications & Licensure
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Domain Expertise
Professional Engagement
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status.
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Senior Analytic Methodologist 117-010 | | | | Senior Analytic Methodologist uses analytic tools such as GIS, quantitatve methods and data visualization, modeling, systems analysis, comparative analysis, database development and data mining. Explores spatial, temporal, and non-spatial data in both structured and unstructured formats.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Geography AND 7+ years of demonstrated experience using quantitative and qualitative techniques to solve complex problems. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data mining, and cleansing data Demonstrated knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Tableau, SQL, Python, Java, JavaScript), modeling software, spatial analysis tools and concepts, data mining methods, database structures and analytic information extraction and visualization Needs to have ontology background
Desired
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Net-Sys Admin 2 102-211 | | | | Network-System Administrator (Net-Sys Admin) 2
The Primary function will be to organize, install, and support government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties may include:
Ability to operate under supervision Execute day to day management and operations of systems and networks Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes Work as part of a security incident response team as needed Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security.
Education and Experience
Required:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Expert Systems Engineer 112-191 | | | | Expert Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.
Duties may include:
Assists the Government in directing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Assists with the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Advises the Government on proposed changes to the solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. Assist in leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Provides expert advice to the Government in the areas of relating vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements, and process and capability developments. Operates at the level of integrating multiple Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational, agency, department, and governmental/national boundaries. Oversees and coordinates the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Systems Engineers.
Education and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in a related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience. Expert-level (18+ years) experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or systems engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture environments residing in cloud, on premise, or hybrid infrastructures. Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle. Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises. Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience. Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
Desired:
Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in a related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Software Development Framework certification. INCOSE Expert Systems engineering Professional (ESEP) certification. Licensure as a professional engineer. Membership or leadership participation in any of the following professional organizations: ACSM ASCE ASPRS OGC SAREM USGIF
Extensive work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. Experience engineering solutions using Cloud-based technologies. Experience engineering solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data. Experience engineering solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status.
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Construction Surveillance Technician 1 102-404 | | | | Construction Surveillance Technician 1
The primary function is to provide day to day security in support of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) & Special Access Program (SAP) construction efforts.
Duties may Include:
Assesses, identifies and communications recommendations for improvements of policies, procedures, or systems. Identifies threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks. Drafts security incident reports and briefs government and civilian agencies including military senior leaders. Manages uniformed escort personnel and associated logs; assigns, trains, briefs site security duties and ensures timely reporting of security incidents to site lead. Follow and enforce customers’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative Shall conduct inspections of materials being delivered for utilization in construction of secure spaces. Will photograph and continuously monitor the construction of secure spaces and document all steps in order to support final accreditation packets.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree -OR- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 1-2 years related experience
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Senior Photogrammetrist 100-018 | Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO | | | Seeking a motivated Senior Photogrammetrist to support product evaluations, quality studies, and new product initializations.
The ideal candidate would have demonstrated hands-on photogrammetry experience and a B.S. in Photogrammetry, Image Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
Duties may include:
Sensor modeling; decomposing product formation elements to quantify the overall quality of the image chain Geolocation and mensuration accuracy assessments Modeling geometric collection process to trace the exact location of a point on the ground to the pixel location on an image Support engineering analysis activities, including assessment projects related to the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Performing baseline assessment of system performance to support sensor initialization Operational monitoring of system performance over time Responding to detected errors by recommending possible causes and corrective actions
Experience & Education
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Photogrammetry, Image Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics Experience with various exploitation software such as ARC-GIS, SOCET GXP, QT Modeler, Active Earthscape, ERDAS Imagine, or Remote View 10+ years of experience working with imagery and imagery platforms Background in photogrammetric science, including sensor modeling, geometric analysis, and quantitative accuracy assessment Geolocation and mensuration assessment experience Applied knowledge of sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes Basic understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues and test plans/reports writing Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Willingness to learn, solve problems and perform in a dynamic work environment Track record of delivering results
Preferred Skillset:
Understanding and application of basic image quality standards, scales, and metrics Experience with image products and services such as the Digital Point Positioning Database (DPPDB), Controlled Image Base (CIB), or Orthorectified Commercial Imagery (CI-Ortho) Image processing and Digital Signal processing experience Knowledge of NSG tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination (TCPED) image chain Experience with Mensuration Services Program (MSP) ASPRS membership or professional certificate Experience working in a DoD or IC operational, technical, or research environment Experience developing engineering code (C, Python, Matlab, IDL) to solve hard problems and create processes for repeatable results.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Security Administrator/Visitor Control (SA/VC) 1 102-403 | | | | Security Administrator/Visitor Control (SA/VC) 1
The position provides Security Visitor Control, program security administration to include personnel and information security functions as needed and is responsible to the Chief of Security, for entry and circulation control and other administrative duties to ensure visitors are greeted professionally and receive assistance as necessary. Position may also serve as a Cleared American Guard (CAG) / Cleared Escort to provide perimeter and internal access control, control of secure storage areas, and personnel or material escort within controlled construction areas.
Duties may include:
Check identification of all visitors, and ensure all are sponsored and properly cleared via DISS or a local database Determine visitor’s need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges and notify hosts of visitor arrivals Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, pagers, jump drives, PDAs, etc.) Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items Receive packages from outside agencies (UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures Check assigned personnel and ensure they have and are displaying authorized access badges Perform emergency procedures for bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, Anti-Terrorism, fire evacuation and other emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedures checklists Account for all logs, instructions, equipment and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled work day Assist with personnel, information, program security and entry control functions Denies introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items specified by the Accrediting Official (AO) or designee Conducts random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site Ensures that all suspicious materials or incidents be brought to the attention of the site security manager (SSM) or construction surveillance technician (CST) Maintains control and operates in Secure Storage Area (SSA) established by the assigned construction company within the construction site footprint where they will store construction materials and equipment that will be used for the project Screens all non-cleared workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the project site Follow and enforce customers’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative Shall conduct inspections of materials being delivered for utilization in construction of secure spaces and document the results of findings
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree -OR- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 1-2 years related experience
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Sr. Network Systems Engineer 112-190 | | | | We are seeking a Sr. Network Systems Engineer to join the N2W Active IT and project team, providing critical expertise in systems engineering, network architecture, and project management. This role supports the strategic goals of the N2W IT Program by analyzing, designing, testing, and evaluating LAN/WAN technologies that underpin the delivery of N2W Active IT architecture components.
The Network Systems Engineer will assist the Government in defining and refining the overall LAN/WAN design and requirements for N2W, conducting technical assessments, and supporting network operations across N2W facilities. The engineer will lead and contribute to technical studies for the N2W Program Office, serving as a key point of contact for related efforts and collaborating with other teams to perform research and develop requirements for emerging capabilities.
As part of the N2W team, the engineer will assess future IT technologies—including secure wireless, zero-client environments, multi-level security, IoT, and cloud solutions—while evaluating their impact on business processes and building business cases for their implementation within NGA.
This position requires close collaboration with both contractor and government personnel to resolve technical challenges in a highly integrated, multi-contractor environment. Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse teams and interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
Duties may include:
Provide comprehensive engineering support for the N2W Project, including the identification, management, and resolution of technical requirements. Conduct analyses of alternatives (AoAs), and develop engineering assessments and strategic roadmaps. Support the development and coordination of LAN/WAN network design plans and requirements in collaboration with NGA transport leads and key IC/DoD stakeholders such as DISA and DTRA. Plan and execute LAN/WAN operations, technical assessments, and field surveys using COTS, GOTS, and custom-developed tools. Document network tool designs and integration strategies. Evaluate LAN/WAN technologies and related network engineering efforts, developing mitigation strategies and exception packages as needed. Engage with NGA subject matter experts and industry partners to ensure alignment with best practices. Deliver full lifecycle project management support, including the execution of technical studies, participation in major reviews, evaluation of hardware/software solutions, and development of actionable recommendations. Regularly brief stakeholders on project status, findings, and analysis results.
Skills and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Math / Science / Engineering or IT related degree. 12 years of technical experience is required, to include: 10 years of demonstrated experience developing networking technologies such as routing, circuit switching, packet switching, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), and encapsulation protocols, as well as their accompanying international, government, or industry standards. 4 years of IT planning/scheduling/requirements development experience supporting a large and complex IT program similar to the N2W effort. Demonstrated experience implementing DoD/IC secure wireless strategies and policies, such as Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC).
Desired:
M.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or IT related degree. 2 years of technical experience providing transport support for IC/National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) systems network infrastructure. LAN/WAN certifications (e.g., CCIE, CWEE, CCDA, JNCP, JNCIS, JNCIP)
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Jr. Discovery & Collection Specialist (Source Strategies Analyst) 117-016 | | | | Jr. Discovery & Collection Specialist (Source Strategies Analyst)
Experience and Education:
Required:
1 - 4 yrs of experience High school Diploma or GED Experience with GIMS and its functionalities such as, but not limited to: GIN Creation, GIN Modifications, Dissemination Rules, or OOI Query Familiarity with analyzing data to identify patterns and drawing conclusions for complex GEOINT problems. Familiarity with implementing situation-driven (ad hoc) strategies to effectively perform GEOINT collection Familiarity with evaluating or testing new capabilities and procedures in GIMS Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
Desired:
Experience supporting the development of automated collection strategies Ability to maintain a Supplier Management database as well as technical data within GIMS Willingness to provide crisis support for “must have” collection
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSO 3 102-210 | | | | Information System Security Officer (ISSO) 3
The ISSO 3 is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISSO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Performance shall include:
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities Prepare, review, and update authorization packages Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s) Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies) Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree -OR- 4 additional, relevant years of experience in lieu of degree 5-7 years related experience, specifically developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO 2+ years SAP experience;
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Expert-Level Data Scientist 117-015 | | | | Expert-Level Data Scientist
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor degree 20 years of experience 4+ years of experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases and cloud architectures Experience leveraging API’s to query systems and migrate data Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences. Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java Experience developing and sustaining operational data pipelines supporting multiple data formats and interfaces.
Desired:
Experience working with NGA IT enterprise solutions (e.g., NGA CORE, NGA MLOps), Government Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and Government Non-Person Entity (NPE) certificates. Experience implementing processes, standards, and tools within an organization based on the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise. Experience developing dynamic visualizations to monitor availability, currency and volumetrics of operational data pipelines.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Construction Surveillance Technician 1 102-402 | | | | Construction Surveillance Technician 1
The primary function is to provide day to day security in support of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) & Special Access Program (SAP) construction efforts.
Duties may Include:
Assesses, identifies and communications recommendations for improvements of policies, procedures, or systems. Identifies threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks. Drafts security incident reports and briefs government and civilian agencies including military senior leaders. Manages uniformed escort personnel and associated logs; assigns, trains, briefs site security duties and ensures timely reporting of security incidents to site lead. Follow and enforce customers’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative Shall conduct inspections of materials being delivered for utilization in construction of secure spaces. Will photograph and continuously monitor the construction of secure spaces and document all steps in order to support final accreditation packets.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 1-2 years related experience
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSE 3 102-209 | | | | Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) 3- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
The primary responsibility is conducting information system security engineering activities with a focus on lifecycle of current systems and future requirement scoping. The position will collect and process the captured information security requirements and ensures that the requirements are effectively integrated into information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration. The position is an integral part of the development team designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems. The ISSE employs best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. This position’s main function is working within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities.
Duties may include:
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process Provides expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security Serves as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives to complex problems Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of DoD and other agencies security policy and enterprise solutions Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenious solutions Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible for ensuring the customers national and international security interests are protected as support equipment are designed and tested Recommends cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria to include the development of product specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations Leads technical teams in implementation of predetermined long-range goals and objectives Supports customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer Provide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan Assist with site activation activities and design reviews Represent the customer in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in ISSE IPT reviews Represent the customer in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings Strong background in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 support Assist team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG/RMF Continuous Monitoring tools and processes Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics Perform security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances Develop improvements to security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency Integrate ancillary monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control compliance Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk Analyze technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes Work as part of a security incident response team as needed Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes and Standard Operating Processes associated with service checklists Integrate/Develop new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 15 of years experience; with prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, SCA, or SAP IT Technical Director SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
CI Analyst 1 102-208 | | | | Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst Level 1 will provide “day-to-day” multi-discipline analysis, CI Analyst responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties may Include:
Plan, organize, and evaluate Air Force (AF) security and viability/effectiveness of highly sensitive and often highly classified programs and plans supporting sensitive activities and SAP within the AF and DoD Provide prompt review and coordination of unique and highly classified proposals requiring a vast knowledge of AF, DoD, Federal and non-federal organizations, tactics, policies, and processes. This includes, but is not limited to, dealing with sensitive intelligence collection programs and other sensitive activities primarily supporting the AF, but also DoD in general Research, analyze, review, and provide meaningful recommendation, including written products, when appropriate, to senior leadership regarding security, counterintelligence, and signature reduction issues Identify, assess, and provide recommendations for potential security vulnerabilities; review all pertinent security directives, regulations and instructions to ensure compliance; prepare future threat analysis assessments. Provide prompt and responsive customer support and subject matter expertise as required to ensure the accomplishment of the mission/task Ensure that detailed coordination for sensitive activities and SAP does not disclose National Security intent, capabilities, or vulnerabilities, and be prepared to brief selected portions to Senior AF and DoD officials, both verbally or or written Research and Analysis: Independently plan and conduct complex research projects, analyze intelligence data, and produce comprehensive reports. They should be adept at identifying and evaluating sources of information and using various analytical techniques to draw conclusions. Reporting and Communication: Able to communicate findings effectively to various audiences, including senior leadership and other stakeholders. This includes both written and oral presentations. Collaboration and Coordination: Work collaboratively with other analysts, agencies, and departments. This involves sharing information, coordinating efforts on joint projects, and contributing to inter-agency initiatives. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using intelligence databases, analytical tools, and software is required. Analysts should also stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies relevant to intelligence analysis. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, the ability to assess complex situations, and propose viable solutions. This includes anticipating potential issues and mitigating risks associated with intelligence operations. Project Management: Manage projects effectively, including setting goals, timelines, and deliverables. Strong oral and written communication skill, which are essential for conveying complex information to diverse audiences. Must possess the ability to work independently and draw clear conclusions from data analysis/review in support of customer needs. Possess the ability to gather and analyze information from various sources, validate the reliability of information, and deliver and disseminate the information to decision makers and stakeholders.
Education and Experience
Required:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Senior UI/UX Dev 117-014 | | | | Senior UI/UX Developer
Education and Experience
Required:
10 years of experience in any relevant workroles, software engineer, data scientist, product designer Bachelor’s in relevant area can count for 3 years and Masters can count for 2 years Experience collaborating with data science teams and end users to develop, update and maintain web-based UI's supporting large data analytics projects This position requires comfort interacting directly with multiple users to collect and integrate feedback into UI/UX design. Understanding of Machine Leaning applications in relevant domains, awareness of ethical AI considerations and familiarity with AI/ML use Develop UI's with image, time-series, map visualizations and various user input methods including free text entry Connect Oracle databases and API's to read/write data. Cloud platform familiarity (like AWS, Azure) nice to have Python, Oracle/SQL, javascript/typescript coding background Demonstratable proficiency in the ability to use data visualization tools such as Tableau Experience with user Develop code within Gitlab CI/CD pipeline management
Desired:
Experience integrating gen-ai features (prompt input/outputs) into UI design Experience with Palantir Foundry Experience with react.js, plotly/dash Ability to create original graphics
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Instructional Designer Senior 117-113 | | | | Instructional Designer Senior- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
Education and Experience
Required:
10 years of experience in any relevant workroles, to include instructional design, teaching, intelligence analysis, GEOINT analysis, requirements capture, or stakeholder engagement. Bachelor’s in relevant area can count for 3 years of experience and Masters can count for 2 years. Possess at least 7 years of instruction design and multimedia experience. Experience developing web-based training solutions, and leading or facilitating training or workshops. Experience developing educational materials and performance support solutions (job aids, videos, documents, etc.) for a variety of customers and stakeholders. Expertise with the Microsoft Office tool suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and/or similar tools. Knowledge of training and tradecraft implementation, use and guidelines. Experience with multi-tasking for day-to-day operations within a program management and professional environment. Ability to provide recommendations based off of data collection, aggregation, and mission knowledge for technical capabilities.
Desired:
Qualifications include project management, master instructional design, Kirkpatrick, or related certifications
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ASR 3 102-400 | | | | Activity Security Representative 3- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
The primary function is to provide multi-disciplined security support to a customer’s facility and organization. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties May include:
Classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence Assist in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondence Processing inbound and outbound classified mail and receipt records Perform destruction of classified materials Process magnetic media for accountability Reproduction support for classified materials Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control Assist in the processing of inbound data and outbound data transfer files Transfer electronic data files to internal customers Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound visit notices Escort facility visitors and maintains associated logs Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges Conduct entry and exit inspections Assist in the maintenance of facility access control entry systems, to include visitor control Perform data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element Follow and enforce the customer’s Standard Operating Procedures Provide support for the security awareness and education programs Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry Implement Top Secret Control for accountable material and associated correspondence Prepare and/or process inbound and outbound classified mail, faxes, courier packages and receipts Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS), and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access Perform data entry and record checks in the Air Force Access Data System (AFADS) and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information current Perform indoctrinations Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Team Members.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 5-7 years related experience 2+ years SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Network Lab Engineer Level 3 108-029 | Sterling, VA / Annapolis Junction, MD | | | Network Lab Engineer Level 3- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
Seeking a Lab Engineer with strong networking expertise to support testing, evaluation, and development of advanced network solutions within a controlled lab environment. This role involves configuring network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and assisting in validation efforts to ensure high-performance and secure operations.
Duties May Include:
Plan, coordinate and manage engineering projects. Act as lead in defining and executing systems engineering activities within a project. Provide comprehensive definition of all aspects of system development from analysis of mission needs to verification of system performance. A senior system engineer could support operations as needed. Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes. Mitigate risks, controls costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated projects. Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete. Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces. Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository. Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions. Design, configure, and maintain network lab environments to support testing and development initiatives. Troubleshoot and optimize network configurations across switches, routers, firewalls, and other critical infrastructure. Analyzing customer functional requirements to develop system requirements specifications and implement designed solutions. Assist in developing and executing test plans, simulations, and performance validations. Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lab procedures for future reference. Support automation efforts using scripting or tools like Ansible, Python, or other network automation frameworks. Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices for lab environments. Interacting with the Government customers regarding Network Engineering and technical considerations for associated problems, issues, or conflicts. Analyze user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications Analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities Guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations Develop system architecture and system design documentation Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives Works individually, actively participates on integrated teams, and leads multiple tasks, projects or teams. Oversees and monitors performance, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues. Directs multiple teams through to project completion. Provides guidance and direction to lower level technicians, specialists, and managers.
Education and Experience
Required:
High School Diploma + 10 years Associate's Degree + 8 years Bachelor's Degree + 6 years Master's Degree + 4 years PhD + 2 years Hands-on experience in network engineering, including configuration of Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VXLANs, firewalls, and VPNs. Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues in a lab environment. Experience with cloud networking, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and virtualization technologies. Knowledge of automation tools for networking (Ansible, Python, etc.). Knowledge of Linux administration Experience with VMware including NSX
Training:
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ASR 2 102-207 | | | | Activity Security Representative 2- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
The primary function is to provide multi-disciplined security support to a customer’s facility and organization. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties may include:
Classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence Assist in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondence Processing inbound and outbound classified mail and receipt records Perform destruction of classified materials Process magnetic media for accountability. Reproduction support for classified materials Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control Assist in the processing of inbound data and outbound data transfer files Transfer electronic data files to internal customers Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound visit notices Escort facility visitors and maintains associated logs Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges Conduct entry and exit inspections Assist in the maintenance of facility access control entry systems, to include visitor control Perform data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element Follow and enforce the customer’s Standard Operating Procedures Provide support for the security awareness and education programs Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative.
Education and Experience
Required:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Active Directory Engineer 108-028 | Sterling, VA / Annapolis Junction, MD | | | Active Directory Engineer 3- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
Work depends on a Systems Engineer with emphasis in Active Directory & Secret Server joining our team to support Government activities. As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering IDAM technologies such as digital identities, Virtual Directory, PKI, Access Control, and more to ensure integrity and confidentiality of critical client systems.
Duties May include:
Provide expert support, analysis, research, and advice into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter. Serve as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management). Perform highly specialized and technical tasks associated with the most current and cutting-edge technologies May serve as a technical consultant to a project or a number projects dealing with area of technical expertise Coordinate with contract management and Government personnel to ensure the problems have been properly defined and the solutions satisfy customer needs Researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performance. Analyzes cross-functional problem sets, identifies root causes and resolves issues. Assists more junior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. Can perform all tasks of lower level technicians, specialists, and/or managers. Works individually, actively participates on integrated teams, and leads multiple tasks, projects or teams. Oversees and monitors performance, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues. Directs multiple teams through to project completion. Provides guidance and direction to lower level technicians, specialists, and managers. Planning, conducting, and overseeing the technical aspects of projects Coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects aligned with the RMF process for obtaining ATO's in the customer environment Applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex system requirements and problems. Developing training tools and documentation; overseeing implementation of same Providing technical consultation on current and proposed systems to other organizations and clients Assisting in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications Serving as a technical consultant on current and proposed systems to the client which may require after hours/on-call support towards mission success Expert level troubleshooting skills with Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policies including Advanced group policy manager, DNS, PKI, Microsoft PowerShell, Windows Server versions up to 2019 Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex topologies and interdependencies across a wide range of technologies, most specifically: 2012 or later forest/domains and complex Active Roles administration and sync service Experience with architecting and engineering enterprise level solutions. Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills for creation and testing of software systems and maintenance of same Ability to work with little supervision in high stress / high visibility environments with time sensitive requirements. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to take direction and retain information
Education and Experience
Required:
Desired:
Knowledge in One Identity Active Roles Server and Sync Server, Thycotic Secret Server, Microsoft FIM/MIM, SailPoint, and Radiant Logic FID
Training:
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security. DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order. Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required and IT environment specified within the task order
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSM 1 102-206 | | | | Information System Security Manager (ISSM) 1 serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.
Duties May include:
Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available. Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PMs Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training. Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview Review AIS assessment plans Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization) Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs) Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG Participate in self-inspections
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree plus 5-7 years of related experience -or- 9-11 years related experience with no degree Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM SAP Experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Acquisition Security Analyst 1 102-205 | | | | Acquisition Security Analyst 1- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline!
The Acquisition Security Analyst will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology
programs throughout the system's life cycle.
Duties May include:
In-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities Assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures Develop and implement a risk managed based program protection plan and strategy Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas Provide security guidance to the GSSO and PM, as it relates to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process Provide specific guidance pertaining to the contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility and appropriateness of requirement Maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle Directly support customer program protection/security officers in the development, execution and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP) Assess threat and risk, develop risk management actions and implements long term courses of actions Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine Conduct analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI Prepare and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is provided Provide classification guidance and assistance for all security programs to include collateral and SAP programs Analyze Counterintelligence reports and prepare written summaries of activities with potential impact to customer resources Write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP) Assist government system security engineers performing close out actions for SAPs as needed Develop and implement quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E
Education and Experience
Required:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Acquisition Security Analyst 1 102-204 | | | | Acquisition Security Analyst 1- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline!
The Acquisition Security Analyst will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology
programs throughout the system's life cycle.
Duties May include:
In-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities Assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures Develop and implement a risk managed based program protection plan and strategy Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas Provide security guidance to the GSSO and PM, as it relates to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process Provide specific guidance pertaining to the contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility and appropriateness of requirement Maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle Directly support customer program protection/security officers in the development, execution and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP) Assess threat and risk, develop risk management actions and implements long term courses of actions Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine Conduct analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI Prepare and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is provided Provide classification guidance and assistance for all security programs to include collateral and SAP programs Analyze Counterintelligence reports and prepare written summaries of activities with potential impact to customer resources Write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP) Assist government system security engineers performing close out actions for SAPs as needed Develop and implement quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E
Education and Experience
Required:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
SCA 1 102-203 | | | | Security Control Assessor (SCA) 1- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline!
Responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System (IS) to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.
Duties May include:
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) Advise the IS Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner, Program Security Officer, and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate. Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy Assist the Government compliance inspections Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans Represent the customer on inspection teams
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of additional experience in Lieu of Degree 5-7 years related experience 3+ years experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral IS and implementation of regulations Prior performance in role of ISSO and ISSM
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
PSR 2 102-202 | | | | Program Security Representative 2- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
The primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer’s Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide “day-to-day” multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties May include:
Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program Assist in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close outs Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information. Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of Additional experience in place of degree 8-10 years related experience (Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards no more than 5 years of experience) SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSO 3 102-201 | | | | Information System Security Officer (ISSO) 3- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
Responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties May include:
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities Prepare, review, and update authorization packages Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s) Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies) Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) effortsh.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of additional experience in place of Degree 5-7 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO 2+ years SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
PSR 2 102-200 | | | | Program Security Representative 2
The primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer’s Special Access Programs (SAP). The position will provide “day-to-day” multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities.
Duties May include:
Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of US military operations Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program Assist in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information. Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program.
Education and Experience
Required:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSM 3 102-199 | | | | Information System Security Manager (ISSM) 3- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
The primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Duties May include:
Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other DoD agencies managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security profile Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the Cyber Security Program Provide expert input to the formulation of cyber security policies based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues Develop and implement a security assessment plan Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization togovernment PM’s Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training. Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview Review AIS assessment plans Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization) Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs) Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to cyber security and information technology activities Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members
Education and Experience
Required:
10 years of related experience with Masters Degree or 16 years of total experience in lieu of degree Prior performance in roles such as ISSO and/or ISSM 2+ years of SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
SCA 1 102-198 | | | | The Security Control Assessor (SCA) 1 is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.
Duties may include:
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate. Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy Assist the Government compliance inspections Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans Represent the customer on inspection teams
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years related experience -OR- 9-11 years of relevant experience, in lieu of degree 3+ years experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems (IS) and implementation of regulations Prior performance in roles such as ISSO and ISSM
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
OPSEC Technical Analyst 102-197 | | | | OPSEC Technical Analyst- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
The primary function is to provide integrated intelligence, counterintelligence and technical analysis products to facilitate informed risk management decisions and develop cost-effective technical and non-technical risk mitigation solutions for a variety of DoD Special Access Program and Intelligence customers.
Duties may include:
Access and perform research on designated automated intelligence databases Provide intelligence and threat analysis of the information tailored to the customer’s requirements Identify susceptibilities and vulnerabilities and assess the impact Author threat documents, summaries, reports, presentations, and other intelligence products Present briefings to key government customer personnel
Education and Experience
Required:
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Net-Sys Admin 1 102-195 | | | | Network-System Administrator (Net-Sys Admin) 1- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
will be to organize, install, and support government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.
Duties May include:
Execute day to day management and operations of systems and networks Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes and Standard Operating Processes associated with service checklists Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes Work as part of a security incident response team as needed Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security
Education and Experience
Required:
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Knowledge Manager (Requirements Analysis) Senior level 113-058 | | | | Sr Knowledge Manager (Requirement Analysis)
Assists aligning processes and technology to enable information sharing by analysts and organizations for analytic production. Uses centralized and peripheral databases, content management, records management systems and shapes workflow and processes. Compiles reports on performance and usage metrics and future requirements for existing knowledge management capabilities including, but not limited to, search, discovery, storage and retrieval of data and formal production and taskings. Disseminates intelligence products across separate networks and portals. Develops use cases for new applications and assesses detail systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and reliability characteristics. Interfaces with users to define problems, determine system data availability, validate requirements, and resolve system design issues. Demonstrates the ability to work under moderate supervision and as part of a knowledge management (KM) team. Coordinates and participates in all related KM meetings and activities. Maintains and updates requirements documentation to include information stored in various data repositories.
Duties may include:
Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution. Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence. Demonstrates ability to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category. Demonstrates the ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution. Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence. Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements. Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight Develops information system requirements supporting mission requirements, which fit with DoD and U.S. Intelligence Community system architecture standards. Captures or updates user and functional system requirements via user interviews, system reviews, and process assessments. Supports the creation of logical data models based on functional requirements.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last two (2) years. No experience substitute for education.
Desired:
Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
IT-IA Specialist 2 102-196 | | | | Information Technology-Information Assurance (IT-IA) Specialist 2- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
Working within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities.
Duties may include:
Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests Review, prepare, and update authorization packages Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all bodies of evidence that makeup the authorization package Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration Provide External Information System(s) Client Support Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications Perform system and network appliance patching activities Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree 5-7 years related experience Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Net-Sys Admin 1 102-194 | | | | Network-System Administrator 1 will organize, install, and support government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.
Duties May include:
Execute day to day management and operations of systems and networks Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes and Standard Operating Processes associated with service checklists Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes Work as part of a security incident response team as needed Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security
Education and Experience
Required:
Desired:
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Systems Engineer Senior-Level 112-183 | | | | Sr. Systems Engineer guide engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.
Duties May Include:
Guides Mid-level and Junior-level system engineers performing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Guides the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Guides Mid-level and Junior-level system engineers developing solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. Conducts Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Operates at the level of integrating multiple systems, services, processes, and interfaces within a Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational and agency boundaries
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM degree program -or- 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree 12 to 18 years' experience Senior-level working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments. Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering lifecycle.
Desired:
Master’s degree in a related STEM degree program. Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Demonstrated experience with Software Development Frameworks. Possesses INCOSE Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification. Demonstrated experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. Possesses a Licensure as a professional engineer. Possesses Membership or leadership participation in any of the following professional organizations: ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF Demonstrated experience in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields. Demonstrated experience with the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer 112-189 | | | | Sr. Cyber Security Engineer N2W Cyber Security Engineer will serve as a member of the N2W Active IT and project team, providing systems engineering, security engineering, and project management expertise. The N2W Cyber Security Engineer will support the overall goals / objectives of the NGA Technical Security Program, specifically, cyber security requirements required to support the National Security Information (NSI) compliance. The N2W Cyber Security Engineer will support the development and documentation of the N2W Active IT Cyber Security architecture, roadmaps and investments. The Cyber Security Engineer will act as a technical point of contact for many of the N2W activities, work with other teams to complete studies / research, develop concept of operations (CONOPS) in support of establishing new capabilities, and develop requirements in support of new N2W capabilities. As a member of the N2W team the Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for assessing the future IT capabilities such as secure wireless, zero-client, multi-level security, IoT, an cloud solutions, to include business processes and cases for the NGA organization. The Cyber Security Engineer will work side-by-side with contractor and government personnel to ensure all issues are addressed. The environment is a multi-contractor program; therefore, candidates should be comfortable working with a diverse set of contractors and all grades of customer personnel.
Duties May Include:
Support data center engineering aspects of the N2W Project including Identify, manage, and resolve specific technical requirement issues, perform analysis of alternatives (AoA) and develop roadmaps and engineering assessments. Support the Government to develop cyber security design requirements for the planned wired and wireless environments of the N2W. Develop encryption strategies in compliance with IC/DoD/NGA standards and policies. Support Government to develop system security plans and accreditation packages. Review cyber security Test Plans / Test Reports and provide input to the government. Assist in the development of mitigation strategies and exception packages. Assess opportunities for inserting mission IT capabilities at the N2W facility. Work with subject matter experts in NGA and the industry to ensure best practices are being considered / used. Provide lifecycle project management analysis; conduct studies; participate in major reviews; perform hardware, software, and technology evaluations; identify security solutions; provide recommendations; plan activities. Brief status and analysis results.
Education and Experience
Required:
12 to 18 years of Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Math / Science / Engineering / Information Technology Management or IT related degree. 10 years of cyber security experience in authorization and accreditation of large and complex IT system. 2 years demonstrated experience implementing DoD/IC secure wireless strategies and policies, such as Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC).
Desired:
M.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or IT related degree. 5 years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing Wired and Wireless Technology. 5 years of demonstrated experience with securing emerging cloud and hybrid cloud environments and technologies. CEH certification.
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Systems Engineer Senior-Level 112-188 | | | | We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Sensor Integration to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in systems engineering or systems integration who thrive in complex, technical environments and are eager to support mission-critical programs. In this position, you will lead and support the integration of sensors and associated systems, coordinate data definitions, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful development, processing, and exploitation of sensor data. You will also play a key role in requirements and interface definition, impact assessments, and customer briefings.
Duties may include:
Lead sensor integration efforts across multi-domain platforms and systems. Manage and coordinate sensor data definitions to support interoperability and processing. Integrate tools and software required for processing, exploiting, and disseminating sensor data. Define, update, and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and requirements baselines. Analyze and assess the technical impact of proposed system changes or enhancements. Develop and deliver technical briefings and presentations to internal stakeholders and external customers. Support and participate in Concept of Operations (CONOPs) development, architecture analysis, and system design activities. Assist in planning and executing testing and validation activities to ensure system readiness and performance. Conduct schedule analysis and support risk identification and mitigation planning. Manage and maintain configuration control for operations systems and documentation.
Experiend and Education
Required:
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Systems Engineering or STEM related degrees 12+ years of experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including DoD/IC Acquisition process, requirements process, PPBES process or system engineering of large complex system or systems or SOA/cloud environments 8+ years of experience with strategic plan development, decomposition, and management 8+ years of experience with Systems Engineering lifecycle 8+ years of experience supporting the assessment, evaluation, and deployment of new or emerging technologies into operations or architectural impacts and a recommendation path forward 3+ years of experience in project management or technical team leadership 3+ years of experience in segment level Systems Engineering 3+ years of experience in multiple system, service, and interface integration across organizational agency boundaries 3+ years of experience experience in capturing user and mission requirements and translating into systems capability requirements such as writing technical documents 3+ years of experience in CM board process in the IC 3+ years of experience in test/evaluation and analysis within NGA and/or the IC 3+ years of experience in facilitating meaningful technical discussions with a broad audience through effectively communicate with government, engineers, developers, and stakeholders Prior experience supporting NRO programs is highly desired
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSO 1 102-192 | | | | Information System Security Officer (ISSO) 1- This is a future position that may come open in the future. We are currently building our pipeline.
Responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISSO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISSO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.
Duties May include:
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities Prepare, review, and update authorization packages Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s) Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies) Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of additional relevant experience 1-2 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
DESIRED:
TRAINING:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Systems Integrator Senior Level 112-186 | | | | Sr. Systems Integrator to support governance process for capability insertion and prioritization of the IPO, and as appropriate other development done on behalf of the NSG analytic community. Conduct assessments of new technology recommended for transition to the enterprise and provide recommendations on priorities relative to other work. Also coordinate with engineers in IPA on their assessment of new or modified priorities. Prepare information for management and communications for the broader analytic workforce on technology issues and development status. As needed, support ATT staff in the identification of solutions to technology issues effecting the analytic workforce.
Duties may include:
Provide input to and help to draft/review sections of the Analysis Services CONOPS. Support ATT leadership by preparing materials in preparation for and documenting results of Analysis Technology Oversight Board decisions. Evaluate proposed new insertions to the priority list and provide summary slides for management review along with priority recommendations. Coordinate with engineers in CIO-T to develop plans and obtain assessments of the impacts and tradeoffs for capability insertions or priority changes. Engage with mission customers and users to shape and define future capabilities. Participate in customer and program strategic and tactical planning activities. Participate in the development of system architectures to evolve mission services. Assess new technologies for fit-for-use by mission services, employing quantifiable and traceable criteria to enable future decision making. Conduct AoAs and provide data-driven recommendations. Identify project key decision points and provide Go/No-Go recommendations. Conduct user outreach to communicate planned architecture changes, operational concepts, and project status, and accept user inputs for optimization of delivery plans. Produce weekly activity reports for use by government customers and the program. Develop and present effective technical presentations to senior management and to technical/non-technical audiences; must possess strong written and verbal communications skills. Explain technical issues clearly/accurately to technical/non-technical audiences; and conduct issue coordination within and across agencies. Work with customers to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physical Sciences/ Engineering or related technical experience. 12+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or systems development experience Experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, SAFe Agile acquisition product ownership, Governance of acquisition efforts, defining a vision for future work based on incomplete requirements, conducting imagery and/or geospatial analysis.
Desired:
Master’s degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physical Sciences/ Engineering or related technical experience. 2+ years of experience in one or more disciplines of GEOINT analytic tradecraft and analysis production system development 2+ years of experience in government acquisition processes. 1+ years of experience in agile Systems development. Prior experience in NGA Analysis or similar analysis organization.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Senior Systems Engineer 112-185 | | | | Sr. Systems Engineers guide engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT
Duties may include:
Guides Mid-level and Junior-level system engineers performing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Guides the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Guides Mid-level and Junior-level system engineers developing solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. Conducts Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Operates at the level of integrating multiple systems, services, processes, and interfaces within a Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational and agency boundaries
Education and Experience
Required:
12 to 18 years of experience Senior-level or higher experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or systems engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture environments residing in cloud, on premise, or hybrid infrastructures Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in a related STEM degree program, or 4 years of additonal experience Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle. 6+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG) Demonstrated proficiency with the Cameo architecture tool (or similar tool) Experience with MBSE
Desired:
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks. INCOSE Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification. Documented work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. Licensure as a professional engineer. Membership or leadership participation in any of the following professional organizations: ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields. Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises. Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Senior Level Cloud Engineer 112-184 | | | | Sr. Cloud Engineer defines implementation approaches and plans to ensure optimum cloud performance and reliability across the servers, networks, and related utilities and hardware that comprise the cloud infrastructure. They conduct analysis and make reliable engineering recommendations to ensure six sigma reliability/resiliency of the cloud infrastructure. They monitor and report on cloud utilization and plan continuous process improvement
Duties may include:
Supports applying a systematic, engineering approach to the design, architecting, requirements elicitation, development, operation and use of cloud technologies and platforms for mission solutions. Leverages software, platform, and infrastructure- as-a-service to deliver GEOINT solutions. Ensures optimum efficiencies for the utilization of cloud services. Guides the work of Mid and Junior level contractor Cloud Engineers.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related STEM degree program -or- 4 years of additonal experience, in lieu of degree 12 to 18 years of experience Senior-level or higher experience in working government or industry leading or supporting cloud-based systems engineering efforts. One or more Cloud Certifications, but are not limited to the following: AWS Certified, Cisco Certified Networking Administrator – Cloud, Cisco Certified Network Professional – Cloud, IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect, MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA) Working experience with NGA/NRO joint integration activities. Working knowledge of NGA IPO infrastructure. Demonstrated proficiency with the Cameo architecture tool, or similar tools. Familiarity with DoDAF.
Desired:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. Citrix XenApp expertise or certification Experience in Scripting/automation via PowerShell, VBscript, AutoIT or similar. SAN storage infrastructure experience (EMC in particular). Microsoft Clustering experience. Microsoft SQL experience (installation, configuration, troubleshooting experience) Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience. Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Technical Editor Senior Level 113-057 | | | | Senior Technical Editor reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency. Ensures that style and format conform to agency publication standards and that language presentation is consistent with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields. Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the content supports and is consistent with the accompanying text. Ensures proper classification markings in accordance with IC guidance. Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed. Assists in the management of all J2 finished intelligence products approved for external dissemination. Researches and collects information from internal and external stakeholder subject matter experts as well as other sources. Analyzes, interprets, cross-checks and edits intelligence products, as required, to ensure accuracy and compliance with associated Intelligence Community guidance, to include but not limited to ICDs 206, 209, 501 and 710). Organizes information, determines optimum method of presentation, and creates content according to plan. Ensures completed materials fulfill the specified purpose and scope. Assists in determining and supervising the production process for completed materials.
Duties may include:
Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category. Demonstrates the ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution. Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence. Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements. Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last two (2) years. No experience substitute for education.
Desired:
Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Expert Systems Engineer 112-181 | | | | Expert Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to
requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services
development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National
System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and
Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.
Duties may include
Assists the Government in directing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling,reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Assists with the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Advises the Government on proposed changes to the solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customerrequirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. Assist in leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Provides expert advice to the Government in the areas of relating vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements, and process and capability developments. Operates at the level of integrating multiple Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational, agency, department, and governmental/national boundaries. Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises. Oversees and coordinates the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Systems Engineers.
Education and Experience
Required:
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Expert level work experience as a Systems Engineer. Expert working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments. Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
Desired:
Doctorate in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Software Development Framework certification. Licensure as a professional engineer. Membership or leadership participation in any of the following professional organizations: ACSM ASCE ASPRS OGC SAREM USGIF
Extensive work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. Experience engineering solutions using Cloud-based technologies. Experience engineering solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data. Experience engineering solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Expert System Engineer 112-093 | | | | Expert Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.
Duties include:
Assists the Government in directing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Assists with the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Advises the Government on proposed changes to the solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. Assist in leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Provides expert advice to the Government in the areas of relating vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements, and process and capability developments. Operates at the level of integrating multiple Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational, agency, department, and Governmental/national boundaries. Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises. Oversees and coordinates the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Contractor Systems Engineers. Exhibits transparency by sharing all salient facts relevant to the task at hand. Routinely provides honest and frank feedback to Government leads on the achievability of desired deliverables within proposed timeframes. Communicates unexpected setbacks quickly, and proposes mitigation actions. Incorporates lessons learned in future planning. Arrives on time and prepared to actively participate in all meetings.
Skills and Experience:
Required:
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Expert level experience as a Systems Engineer. Expert working experience in Government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments. Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
Desired:
Doctorate in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Software Development Framework certification. INCOSE Expert System Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification. Licensure as a professional engineer. Membership or leadership participation in any of the following professional organizations: ACSM ASCE ASPRS OGC SAREM USGIF
Extensive work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. Experience engineering solutions using Cloud-based technologies. Experience engineering solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data. Experience engineering solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields.
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
IT-IA Specialist 3 102-190 | | | | Information Technology-Information Assurance (IT-IA) Specialist 3 is working within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program activities.
Duties may include:
Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance
Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests Review, prepare, and update authorization packages Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, and Configuration Provide External Information System(s) Client Support Perform account creations, changes, and deletions on multiple authorization boundaries Perform Help Desk and troubleshooting activities Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications Perform system and network appliance patching activities Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support Assist in Media Control and Accountability activities Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional experience, in lieu of degree 8-10 years related experience, prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists 2+ years SAP experience
Training and Certifications:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
IT-IA Specialist 3 102-189 | | | | The primary function of an Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) 3 Specialist is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.
Duties may include:
Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests Review, prepare, and update authorization packages Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration Provide External Information System(s) Client Support Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications Perform system and network appliance patching activities Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 8-10 years related experience, prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists 2+ years SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
ISSO 2 102-188 | | | | Information System Security Officer 2 is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.
Duties may include:
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities Prepare, review, and update authorization packages Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s) Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies) Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree -or- 4 years of additional, relevant experience, in lieu of degree 2-5 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO SAP experience
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Sr. Systems Engineer 100-017 | Springfield, VA or King of Prussia, PA | | | Senior Systems Engineers to lead the planning, test development, data definition, and task execution for new and existing products within the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG).
Duties may include:
Lead a team of image scientists, imagery analysts, photogrammetrists, and statisticians to perform specific tasks, track issues, and clearly communicate status and results to multiple stakeholders The mission spans multiple data providers and sensor phenomenologies including electrical-optical, RADAR, LIDAR, OPIR, motion, multi- and hyper-spectral Verify and validate product visual quality, as well as the accuracy of the support data Experience with test design to verify and validate products against requirements to meet planned concept of operations Previous image science or imagery analysis experience to assist in group problem solving scenarios Ability to foster teamwork through leadership as well as effective written and verbal communication is critical
Experience/Education
Required:
BS degree plus 10 years of experience; MS degree plus 8 years of experience; PhD plus 5 years of experience Experience with sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues and test plans/reports writing Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Willingness to learn, solve problems and perform in a dynamic work environment
Desired:
Experience in remote sensing phenomenologies (for example EO/IR/SAR) Knowledge of NSG tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination image chain Experience with product quality assessments, visual or metadata assessments
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Mid-Level JIRA Integration/Scheduler 100-016 | Washington, DC, St. Louis, MO, or King of Prussia, PA | | | Mid-Level JIRA Integration/Scheduler supports planning, scheduling, and documentation tasks for a large organization. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career by working with the community subject matter experts, directly with the customer, and with an experience testing team.
Duties may include:
Support working group to manage project elements. Develop agenda, charts, action items, and status in coordination with government leads. Design and maintain an integrated master schedule of test events, dependencies, capabilities and effectivities to meet evolving customer needs. Evaluate impacts on segment, project and enterprise schedule related to changes in customer and program requirements or schedule performance. Update schedules with new or modified request for service (RFS) and staffing resource allocation data. Develop a resource loaded schedule to support office planning, staffing of skill sets, and software tool development needs to support future activities. Provide status to include analysis and reports to management consistent with program and customer requirements. Support and improve business processes. Identify areas for efficiencies and provide process improvements. Track project execution, identify, and mitigate project risk. Work independently and within teams where appropriate. Provide briefings to internal team and assist with briefings to senior government customers. Will be responsible for technical and operational leadership of test management projects within the guidelines set by the program manager and customers. Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation and communicate with stakeholders regularly for updates and maintenance of requirements. Build testing schedules for the organization based on inputs from program schedules, requests for change (RFCs), and other system level data to allow the organization to develop their staffing, software, and support needs. Monitor projects to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained and create products to track schedules, project actions, meeting agendas, and other documentation to support government working groups.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree or 6 years of additional equivalent experience in project management, scheduling, or business processes. 4-7 years of experience with planning, schedule development, and resource allocation Experience with schedule planning, visualization, and project management tools e.g. JIRA/Confluence, Microsoft Project Knowledge/experience working in the Intelligence Community. Strong analytical skills and ability to develop and formulate solutions for problems/issues. Strong interpersonal, customer interaction, written, and verbal and briefing skills with ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
Desired:
System Engineering and project planning experience, working medium to large projects. Experience working Test Management software Technical writing expertise Experience with the concepts and practice of Digital Engineering Environment, Authoritative Sources of Truth (ASoT)
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
Mid-Level Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) 100-015 | | | | Mid-Level Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) who will be responsible for management of the certification and accreditation of computer networks and standalone information systems using government standards.
Duties may include:
Maintain responsibility for media control, virus scanning, hardware and software control, and computer security briefings. Support all disciplines within the security program and ensure business needs are met. Work with the system administrator to ensure all systems security procedures are being followed and maintaining audit files that are reviewed in accordance with multiple client requirements. Interact with internal and external customers or government security officials to perform security duties, address routine information security matters with employees regarding issues, and report preparation and system security access briefings. Need to be able to make sound decisions and manage all aspects of information systems security as it applies to the DOD community (NISPOM, IFSO Manual, NISPOM Technical Baseline, DOD 8570M), conduct risk assessments on hardware intended for use by a program to determine the proper Protection Level for the IS, and identify any vulnerabilities that would need mitigation. Prepares and implements Information System Security Plans, Protection Profiles, etc., working closely with local DSS, ODAA, and other government approval authorities to achieve system accreditation and maintain compliance for all collateral classified information systems. Conduct regular AIS audits to ensure accredited systems are being operated securely and computer security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans. Ensure that personnel are trained on the IS's prescribed security restrictions and safeguards before they are initially allowed to access a system. Ensure the implementation of site procedures for marking, handling, controlling, removing, transporting, sanitizing, reusing, and destroying media/equipment containing classified information are followed.
Education and Experience
Required:
A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience 5 years of related experience in INFOSEC administration In-depth experience with Government procedures and policies, including Operations Security requirements and preparation of deliverable documentation 3 years of experience generating Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages, including supporting Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 compliance 3 years of experience providing Cybersecurity (IT security) support with IT hardware, software, networks/security system, or management services with IT hardware, software, networks/security system 3 years of experience with applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs) and Security Recommendation Guides (SRG) 2 years of experience utilizing the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool to analyze computer asset vulnerabilities
Training:
Security Clearance:
IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status. | |
