Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting applications until February 28, 2025.

Serves within the Agile Space Operations Software Branch, also known as Space Commerically Augmented Mission Platform (Space CAMP). Champions the ongoing security and compliance of the DevSecOps platform to maintain its Authority to Operate (ATO) certification. Collaborates closely with the development and operational teams to streamline the delivery of certified applications to field users, ensuring uninterrupted mission support. Drives creation and refinement of policies and procedures that empower rapid, continuous software releases and fosters a robust, agile development environment with the U.S. Space Force.

This position plays a key role in safeguarding the software development lifecycle and deployed applications, as well as designing and implementing robust security measures throughout the DevSecOps pipeline ensuring the integrity of code repositories, container registries and deployment environments. This includes establishing stringent access controls, conducting comprehensive vulnerability scanning of code and container images, and ensuring rigorous adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) and industry standards. Exercises vigilance in monitoring the pipeline for anomalies and potential breaches. Proactively conducts security audits and penetration tests to identify and migrate vulnerabilities. Fosters best practices and the importance of integrating security seamlessly in DevSecOps processes.

Cultivates proactive security culture through diverse software development teams, customer groups, and operational users. Champions security principles and fosters collaboration with stakeholders through clear communication and influence and leadership. Engages with decision makers within the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), United Space Force (USSF).

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citzenship.
• Must have demonstrated experience in Agile Software Development, or DevSecOps.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry and DoD cybersecurity best practices, policies, and regulations
• Three (3) years of technical experience in implementing and enforcing cybersecurity or information security policies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Position (APDP). The selected candidate will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements, or a waiver must be obtained.
• Applicants must list job related experience in the Date/Month/Year format, and include any acquisition certifications, or acquisition corps membership information in the resume.

Desired Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity from an accredited academic institution
• (ISC)^2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Certified Ethical Hacker
• Certified Information Systems Auditor
• SANS GIAC certification such as AWS Certified Security
• Cloud provider certification
• Docker Certified Associate Certification
• Experience with DoD PPBE cycle for funding, as well as experience in working with contracting officers to write requests for proposals and accomplish proposal reviews
• Detailed technical experience in working with DoD DevSecOps platform

Requisition No. 97599

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.