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About the role
Seeking an expert Cybersecurity Systems Analyst to lead and direct Cyber Survivability Test and Evaluation (T&E) for a high-priority national security software and hardware modernization program. As a senior-level contributor, you will be responsible for planning and executing complex Cyber Tabletops, Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPAs) and Adversarial Assessments (AAs). This role requires extensive experience and judgment to assess the operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of defense information systems in a contested cyber environment. Candidate must maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, execution, and reporting for program cyber survivability T&E events, including CVPAs and AAs. Serve as the primary authority on test design, data analysis, and risk assessment for the system's cybersecurity posture.
Develop and manage all strategic cyber assessment documentation, including the Cyber Survivability Request for Information, Cyber Master Evaluation Framework, and Cyber Risk Tracking Matrix. Coordinate directly with Blue/Red Teams to develop Attack Vectors and Action Maps.
Oversee and support the execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and adversarial exercises in conjunction with operational test events. Analyze data from automated scans, code reviews, and personnel interviews to identify system vulnerabilities and document findings in daily status reports.
Author and present critical cyber deliverables, including Cyber Survivability Quick Look Reports, Data Authentication Group packages, and final Cyber Survivability Test Reports. Brief project milestones, critical findings, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Partner with Program Offices, system developers, and operational users to ensure cyber survivability requirements are integrated throughout the T&E lifecycle. Provide expert input for high-level documents such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan, Test Concept Brief, and Operational Test Readiness Reviews.
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