Position Title: TSS Cyber Security Sustainment Lead

Location: F-35 Program Office, Joint Program Office, Crystal City, VA (Onsite)

Security Clearance: Secret/SAR

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Position Summary

The Contractor provides critical support to the Joint Program Office (JPO) as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the acquisition and sustainment phases of F-35 Information Technology.

Working in a supporting capacity, the Contractor assists with Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including the maintenance of compliance documentation for Special Access Program (SAP) and collateral networks.

Key responsibilities include supporting the development and execution of continuous monitoring plans, auditing IT systems to protect sensitive data, and assisting in the implementation of program-wide incident response strategies.

Furthermore, the Contractor supports Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and technical meetings by aiding in vulnerability assessments and helping draft cybersecurity requirements for statements of work.

To fulfill these requirements, contract personnel must maintain professional qualifications for the Information Systems Security Manager (Level I-Intermediate) work role in accordance with Department of Defense cyberspace workforce standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities to maintain system authorizations to include, but not limited to, the maintenance of systems and authorization evidence as affected by such things as DISA STIG publications, Change Requests, Cybersecurity Task Orders, and system reassessments, as directed by the Government.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of information systems security program policy to include new or existing Special Access Program (SAP), Unclassified, and Collateral Secret network infrastructures.
• Manage the protection of sensitive data against unauthorized disclosure, accidental and intentional loss, or unauthorized modification.
• Audit Information Technology in accordance with DoD policy and best practices as approved by the JPO.
• Update Information Technology in accordance with DoW policy and best practices as approved by the JPO.
• Report Information Technology compliance and anomalies IAW DoW policy, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, and F-35 Incident Response Plans.
• Facilitate efforts to ensure that all program participants, both government and contractor organizations, keep program personnel advised of the status and progress of work efforts regarding the resolution of TSS Cyber Security issues. Analyze information that may have an impact on site activation/operations, integration, and sustainment issues and develop responsive and effective changes in plans and strategies.
• Support the evaluation of program training system documentation to ensure that the needs of the site sustainment process are consistent with sound SAP business practices and the degree of risk involved.
• Develop presentations on program status, accomplishments, progress to all levels of DoW and industry.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 10+ years equivalent operational and work experience.
• Knowledge of the Department of War Special Access Program Central Office, its principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and present convincing oral and written correspondence, reports, presentations to any or all levels of government and industry management to effectively prove and justify SAP established policy, and/or necessary modifications to previously approved policy, etc.

Benefits Statement: Paradigm Max Q provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; a 401(k)‑retirement plan; paid time off (PTO) for vacation; and company‑paid holidays. The benefits package also includes reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.