Who We Are
Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers and sustains software that the service uses to command and control its forces.
Specifically, we focus on sustaining software in the Air Force's air operations center enterprise, and work to architect, manufacture, and design rugged scalable capabilities. The software is designed to help warfighters command and control wing-and-operational-level forces in highly contested environments.
We are an operational System Program Office for several Programs of Record, and a division under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Kessel Run is part of the Air Force Program Execution Office Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management.
Day In the Life
A typical day as a Kessel Run Information System Security Manager (ISSO) starts with a morning stand-up to align goals for the day within the Security branch. As the ISSO you'll coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Cyber Surety directorate lead, incident response team, policy team, software assessors' team, Security branch and the rest of KR. You'll make risk-based decisions to the operations of the 10.1 AOC Falconer Program, AWS GovCloud Infrastructure, and Cloud and Operations. You will enable security processes and lead the response to cyber security incidents and data spills. You will draft and review security policies for the organization carefully balancing operations and security.
You will facilitate meetings with your team and across Kessel Run including working groups and decision briefs based on the risk and benefit of specific actions/changes. You will define and track security metrics and keep your stakeholders informed about relevant trends. Limited travel will be required to assess security at various KR facilities and to meet with infrastructure and security teams.
Who You Are
- You have at least 8 years of cyber security experience in the DoD and are familiar with the RMF ATO process, DoD 8570, and NIST Cyber Security Framework.
- You have a DoD 8570 IAM/IAT Level II certification such as SEC+ or will be able to attain one within 6 months of being hired. (see more information here)
- You have worked in an agile environment and are familiar with DevSecOps.
- You have a strong background in networking and infrastructure.
- You have experience partnering with engineers, security, and developers to analyze risk and make decisions impacting the security & operations of the unit.
- You understand the AWS GovCloud or Azure GovCloud environment and cloud security.
- You have experience with writing security/policy documents and enforcing them.
- You excel at facilitating meetings, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and adapting your communication style to your audience.
- You have a growth mindset and love working in a fast-paced agile environment.
- You are a U.S. citizen and are eligible to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (see eligibility requirements here).
- You are able to work out of Langley AFB VA.
Qualifications
Minimum Education - Bachelor's degree with concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology preferred.
Preferred Education - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field.
You are a U.S. citizen and are eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (see eligibility requirements here)
This is a Federal civilian service position within the United States Air Force. We are hiring at the equivalent of a GS-12 up to GS-13 level for this position. This means you can expect a base salary of $74,441 to $115,079
multiplied by your locality rate, based on your experience. You can find your locality definition here and see the pay tables for the GS scale here. Our headquarters is located at Hanscom AFB, MA which would translate to a range from $98,240 to $151,870.
We also provide generous paid time off, health and retirement benefits, compressed work schedules, leave accrual—and so much more. There are also opportunities to diversify your employment experience in a variety of roles and levels after your initial appointment.
We understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate for any job, and we believe in empowering people to learn and grow throughout their careers. We encourage any applicant who is interested in making an impact in the Department of Defense to apply to this position regardless of background and qualifications. No military experience is required.
You MUST be a U.S. citizen to apply (does not include permanent residents), and you must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (see eligibility requirements here).
Federal Service also requires adherence to Selective Service registration for male applicants.
