Cybersecurity Specialist

Credence is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held government technology and services companies and is repeatedly acclaimed as a Top Workplace. As evidenced by our awards and certifications and maturity levels, as well as the agility and responsiveness, to tackle our customers’ most challenging mission needs. We also offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance with dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans with employer matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Additionally, employees enjoy wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and various discounts and perks to support their overall well-being and work-life balance.

We are actively seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist who will be primarily responsible for supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/LP Tinker AFB, OK. 

The AFLCMC Propulsion Directorate, AFLCMC/LP, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for developing, acquiring, testing, fielding, sustaining and modernizing leading edge propulsion systems through the life cycle management for the United States (US) war-fighter and international partners. In order to meet current and projected workload requirements in support of propulsion, the Government must augment its organic (military and civil service) capabilities at AFLCMC/LP with Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support. 

AFLCMC/LP is headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) with units located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The LP Directorate is currently comprised of three Divisions: Propulsion Acquisition Division (AFLCMC/LPA), Propulsion Sustainment Division (AFLCMC/LPS), and Propulsion Integration Division (AFLCMC/LPZ). As part of AFLCMC, the Propulsion Directorate was created to re-establish the vital, United States Air Force (USAF)-wide management of propulsion engines across the enterprise.  

• Perform RMF activities leading to system RMF acceptance IAW DoDI 8510.01, NIST 800-series special publications, USAF policy and instructions, and guidance as applicable on RSO IT systems in networked, stand-alone, and cloud configurations. 
• Accomplish system categorization, security control selection, security control implementation, security control assessment, and security control monitoring, including, but not limited to, accomplishing the RMF steps as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 on a system-by-system basis.
• Develop, review, and update the necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system as required. 
• Apply the currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each system within the DoD environment. 
• Coordinate RMF tasks associated with the effort with the RSO cybersecurity lead.  
• Comply with DoD and AF RMF policies including, but not limited to, the following:  
  • DoDI 8500.01 – Cybersecurity, DoDI 8510.01.
  • Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology, DoD 8570.01M. 
  • Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management, CNSSI 1253.
  • Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems, NIST 800-series Special Publications (SP), Computer Security, including SP 800-53.
  • Security Controls and Assessment Procedures for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and Air Force Instruction Series 17 Cyberspace.

• Clearance: Must have or able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years (5) of which must be in the DoD OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD OR,
• Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD

• May be required to lift 50 lbs.
• May be required to travel within the organizational geographic area of responsibility
• Some travel may be required