RMF, Cybersecurity, and ATO Policy Consultant
deltasands · Pentagon, DC ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Security
deltasands · Pentagon, DC ·
Delta Solutions and Strategies, LLC · Washington, D.C., US
Decision Point Security · Remote
cwsc · Linthicum, MD
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA
On-site consultant at the Pentagon advising Headquarters U.S. Space Force on cyber strategy, doctrine, and policy, and on RMF/Authority to Operate requirements up to TS/SCI. Day-to-day work centers on policy analysis and coordination, DevSecOps risk support, and expertise in Zero Trust, IAM, network, and data security.
Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles and architectures.
Experience designing and implementing micro-segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), least privilege, and continuous monitoring solutions.
Familiarity with relevant security frameworks (NIST 800-207, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture).
Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) for dynamic policy enforcement.
Strong understanding of multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
Experience with identity federation and directory services.
Data Security:
Experience with data encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), and data classification.
Knowledge of data governance and compliance requirements relevant to space systems and operations.
Strong planning, organization, and communication skills to manage complex infrastructure modernization projects.
Cross-Domain Solutions:
Systems Integration:
Expertise in integrating systems and data across different security domains and classification levels.
Understanding of cross-domain solutions (CDS) and guard technologies.
Network Security:
Experience with secure data transfer protocols and encryption technologies.
USSF Cyber Resiliency:
Threat Intelligence:
Understanding of current cyber threats targeting space systems and infrastructure.
Ability to analyze threat intelligence and translate it into actionable security measures.
Vulnerability Management:
Expertise in vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and red teaming.
Ability to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities in space systems and ground segments.
Collaboration:
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, including space and cyber experts.
General Skills:
Strong understanding of space systems, operations, and architectures.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and threats.
Strong work ethic and commitment to national security.
Leidos · Brussels, Belgium