Mission Assurance Lead

Mission Assurance Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is looking for a Mission Assurance Lead to support our customer, U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), in Doral, Florida.  This position is contingent upon award of the USSOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES).

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Mission Assurance Lead that will provide senior level technical expertise and support the Combatant Command (CCMD) cybersecurity program and its functions in accordance with current architectures which includes all hardware and software tools and sensors from perimeter to endpoint.  The Mission Assurance Lead shall provide mission assurance services that enable resilient C5IM capabilities and correlate assets that are critical for the
execution of the USSOUTHCOM strategies; Campaign Plan; and other crisis, contingency, and exercise plans and operations as they evolve through total lifecycle management. The contractor shall:

• Conduct mission decomposition by breaking a mission into its elements, understanding the functional flow, and assessing the associated risks between them.

• Provide recommendations and ensure mission assurance and cybersecurity risks are effectively managed and communicated to senior leadership.

• Provide all necessary artifacts for USSOUTHCOM’s contribution to the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS)

• Ensure cybersecurity postures are tuned to KT-C and MRT-C.

• Develop and integrate mission-relevant operational and technical views to drive situational understanding and DoDIN operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure network architectures, access controls, and data encryption methods.

Responsibilities:

The Mission Assurance Lead shall be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the operations that involve engineering development, architecture, integration and interface design analysis, installation, integration, fielding and field analysis, O&M, and testing of hardware and software. Mission Assurance Lead shall ensure that technical planning, leading, organizing, and motivating of teams of contractors and subcontractors is being achieved to a high level of performance, technical, and engineering quality. The Mission Assurance Lead shall be responsible for researching, cost-justifying, recommending, and establishing current and future hardware and software architectures for all aspects of information technology (IT), from networks to operating systems and shared software services.

• The Mission Assurance Lead who shall be accountable across the entirety of the SCITES 2 TO for assured and resilient C5IM capabilities and assets that are critical for the execution of the USSOUTHCOM strategies; Campaign Plan; and other crisis, contingency, and exercise plans and operations.

• The Mission Assurance Lead shall be highly experienced with creating conditions that enable the warfighter’s ability to ensure freedom of action across domains to access and share information and maneuver in contested environments.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years experience working in Mission Assurance

• 7 years recent specialized experience leading medium to large, Geographically dispersed, multi-domain, network architecture cyber defense activities

• Currently possess a Secret Security Clearance

• Expert knowledge of a wide range of Operating Systems to include but limited to: Windows Server, VMWare vSphere, Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Demonstrate Experience with FEDRAMP and Cloud/Hybrid Cloud Security Requirements

• Demonstrate expert knowledge in network access control, intrusion prevention and detection systems, firewalls, routers, incident response, information security methods, and risk management

Desired Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in supporting a Geographical Combatant Command (GCC) or similar medium to large, multi-domain, network architectures.

• A minimum of 7 years executing a medium to large Cyber Security Activity across a global IT architecture within the DoD

• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing COOP and Alternate Operating Locations (AOL)

• A minimum of six years of experience working with Federal, DoD, and agency regulations, standards, guidelines, and framework applicable to communication activities and DoD acquisition

• A minimum of 10 years of experience designing local, regional, Wide Area Network (WAN), and network systems and subsystems supporting voice, video, data, and imagery information

• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams of network, system, and architecture engineers

• A minimum of 10 years working with DoD Information Assurance (IA) policy and guidelines and applying their implications on network architecture design and configuration

• ITIL v3 – Foundation

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files

• Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs

• Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards

• Experience with VmWare ESXi environments

• Experience with managing and developing Group Policies in relation to security

• Experience working with and supporting Cisco Routers and Switches

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$89,500-$188,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.