Entry level cyber security Jobs in San Diego, CA

Job Description

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is looking for a Program Manager to participate in a team tasked with providing Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific with a broad range of cybersecurity capability-development, reviews, testing, training, threat and risk assessments, engineering process improvement and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Services.

The task will require the Program Manager to lead and mentor a large team across a myriad of Cybersecurity/Information Assurance (CS/IA) tasking in developing, analyzing, and implementing cybersecurity technical standards, tools, processes in support of Technical Authorities and the Cybersecurity Technical Authority Board (TAB). The ideal candidate will have a broad range of CS/IA experience with Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) projects, inclusive of Cybersecurity Technical Authority (CSTA), Navy Cyber Situational Awareness (NCSA), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) up to the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level.

This position will directly support NIWC Pacific on-site in San Diego, CA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the overall performance of the contract, and is accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance
• Leads and guides multiple teams providing a broad range of cybersecurity capability-development, reviews,testing, training, threat and risk assessments, engineering process improvement and A&A Services
• Acts as primary Point of Contact POC to coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Technical Leadership, and external customers to meet program deliverables
• De-conflicts resources and removes impediments for multiple cross-functional teamsAttends weekly and daily customer meetings making innovative recommendations for their issues
• Grows and develops the team’s technical and leadership skills
• Minimal travel

Requirements

MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master of Science ( of Science ( degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience on C4ISR projects with significant contributions in two or more of the following CS/IA areas: CS/IA Compliance; Software Assurance and Security Engineering; Systems Security Architecture; Systems Security Analysis; Threat Analysis; Exploitation Analyses; Security Program Management
• 8-10 years of experience in Cybersecurity workforce development and project management
• Experience in leading one or more of the following CS/IA areas: CS/IA engineering design efforts to solve current or potential Fleet issues; leading design and fielding of CA/IA technologies; leading or providing support to significant Department of the Navy (DoN) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) CS/IA working groups
• CISSP, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP)/ Project Management Institute (PMI), or other management/process related certification
• Experience in RMF, Navy RMF Process Guide, Information Assurance Technical Authority (IA TA) Standards including Defense-in-Depth Functional Implementation Architecture (DFIA); CYBERSAFE; and NCSA
• Experience with CSTA standards and Defense-in-Depth Functional Implementation Architecture Network Transformation (DFIANT) implementation/development
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+), Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), and/or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL.

ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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