Communications Lead

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Lead provides expert support to the Program Integration Office (PIO), HQ AFGSC, and DoD in all communications and information technology efforts related to the B-21 bed-down, participating in the design and execution of Network/IT infrastructure while delivering analysis, risk assessments, and solutions to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and security. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a highly experienced IT and information assurance professional with a minimum of five years in Multi-Level Secure (MLS) or Special Access Program (SAP) network management, five years of classified information systems experience, and demonstrated proficiency across a broad range of technical disciplines, including System Security Plans, cross-domain security solutions, classified IS incident resolution, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)/JSIG implementation, router and firewall configuration, VoIP infrastructure, High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE), and database management platforms such as Access, SQL, and Oracle. Candidates must hold at minimum a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification and IS Security Professional certification, with DoD 8140.01 credentials, Special Security Officer (SSO) experience, and component command-level leadership experience considered highly desirable.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports PIO, HQ AFGSC, and DOD bed-down of B-21 efforts as they pertain to all communications and information technology and their infrastructure.
• Participates in design and execution of Network/Information Technology (IT) bed-down, provides analysis and reports on status, risks, and proposed solutions.
• Works with and provides guidance to host wing, PIO, HQ AFGSC, and DoD Communication/IT professionals to ensure compliance, effectiveness, timeliness, and security of communications bed-down. Generates reports when requested to support this advice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience with Multi-Level Secure (MLS) or Special Access Program (SAP) network management/maintenance and at least two (2) different automated cross-domain security solutions.
• Component command (or equivalent) or higher level or managerial experience highly desired.
• Minimum DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certified.
• Minimum Information Systems (IS) Security Professional or equivalent certified.
• Minimum of five (5) years classified information systems experience.
• DoD 8140.01 IS and Information Assurance (IA) certifications highly desired.
• Special Security Officer (SSO) experience highly desired.
• JSIG related RMF implementation experience highly desired.
• Shall be experienced and proficient in developing and implementing System Security Plans, to include security upgrades and emerging higher-level security requirements.
• Shall be experienced in classified IS management.
• Shall be experienced in resolving classified IS security incidents.
• Shall be experienced in uploading and downloading data across classified networks operating at different levels of classification, and control/recording of all incoming and outgoing digital media.
• Shall be experienced in self-assessment with Management Internal Control Toolset.
• Shall have experience in developing and critically reviewing information assurance and cyber security documentation.
• Shall have experience in managing databases to include: Access, Structured Query Language, and Oracle.
• Shall have experience in all aspects of managing Microsoft SharePoint.
• Shall have experience developing standardized procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery.
• Shall have experience designing, installing, and maintaining advanced router and firewall configurations used to isolate network traffic in order to maintain security.
• Shall have knowledge of, and experience implementing, DoD and Air Force Technology. regulations, services, and instructions to ensure communications and computer services are in compliance with applicable regulations and instructions.
• Shall have experience developing network standard operating procedures and implementing audits, threat and vulnerability assessments, and applying security-related software tools to manage and control classified information systems.
• Shall have working knowledge to manage/maintain Voice over Internet Protocol infrastructure and Chat applications.
• Shall have minimum 2 years working knowledge of High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment devices.
• Shall have minimum 2 years experience with information protection network domains, network segmentation, and network management tools.
• Highly desired experience integrating nuclear command, control, and communications systems.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.