Cyber Security and Technical Specialist

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute advanced security strategies and solutions, ensuring the organization's systems and data are protected against evolving threats.
• Lead the design, development, and integration of quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, aligning them with organizational needs and government standards to secure systems against emerging quantum computing threats.
• Provide expert guidance on implementing NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures, ensuring compliance with CSfC requirements and best practices to support secure, classified communications.
• Architect and implement complex, enterprise-level security solutions, with a particular focus on integrating quantum-resistant cryptography into existing network infrastructures and cybersecurity protocols.
• Lead and assess Cyber Security policies and procedures through DOD aaccreditation processes (i.e. RMF)
• Recommend system enhancements to improve security deficiencies though the development testing and integration of network security tools.

• Must have at least 10 yrs of experience in Cybersecurity, demonstrating a broad and deep understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Specialized expertise in Quantum Resistant Cryptography, including the design, development, and implementation of advanced cryptographic solutions.
• Direct experience with NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator support and solutions, showcasing extensive knowledge of CSfC requirements, architectures, and implementation best practices.
• A deep understanding of Network engineering and associated cyber security implementations. A demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing complex, enterprise-level security solutions, with a focus on integrating quantum-resistant cryptography.
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), including experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level IDS/IPS deployments incorporating advanced cryptographic techniques.
• Hands on experience building and staffing Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages for DoD and the Intelligence Community (IC), including leadership roles in RMF accreditation efforts.
• Significant experience leading and mentoring teams through the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) process, including developing custom STIGs and providing expert guidance to system administrators on implementing quantum-resistant cryptographic controls.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate effectively with other technical leads and senior management to gather information, build Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) for complex accreditations involving advanced cryptography, and present accreditation packages to authorizing officials
• Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Clearance: Must have and maintain an active/current Top Secret/SCI.
• 18+, MS 16+, PhD 12+ year experience with a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or System Engineering or related field

Experience in the following is a plus:

• Advanced Network Security Architecture Focused on Quantum Resistance
• IDS/IPS Knowledge Integrating Advanced Cryptography
• Familiarity with DoD and Intelligence accreditation processes, including experience navigating complex regulatory requirements related to cryptographic solutions.
• Familiarity with the DOD and Intelligence Communities (IC)
• Experience and expertise writing publications of technical white papers and/or presentations at industry conferences, particularly on topics related to quantum-resistant cryptography and CSfC, is highly desirable.
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.