Sr. DAO-Rep

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Arcfield's Cyber programs are expanding and currently in need of a Sr. Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-Rep) to support our Customer in CO providing IA systems security engineering, engineering the concept, design, development, implementation, and integration, from E2E, of a system or system component.

Note, an offer for this position is contingent upon contract award.

The Sr. DAO-Rep provides support to the customer in Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assets
• Providing risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process
• Managing customer sponsored assets' plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization
• Screening new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identification
• Facilitating System Review Teams to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data type/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff)
• Assigning asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviews
• Ensuring customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policies
• Provide continuous ad hoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs

Required:

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• Availability to work in a SCIF environment during core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)
• Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) knowledge & experience
• Knowledge & experience with ICD 503 and customer's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, networks, computer components, protocols & COTS technology, systems methodologies
• Proven experience with RMF Process and NIST standards
• Expertise in certification and accreditation documentation
• Proficiency with Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud) and Cloud Security groups
• Skilled in Splunk reporting
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

Desired:

• Knowledge of best practices when implementing security controls including:
  • SW engineering methodologies
  • Security engineering methodologies
  • Security engineering principles
  • Secure coding techniques
• STEM degree or advanced IASAE certifications:
  • CISSP-ISSEP
  • CISSP-ISSAP
  • CISM
  • CISSO
  • CISSP
  • CISSP-ISSMP
  • FITSP-M
  • GCIA
  • GCIA
  • GCSA
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • GSLC
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience briefing senior personnel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, ServiceNow, and Cross Domain Systems (CDS)
• Familiarity with IC or DoD Cyber Security processes
• Innovative problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Holistic approach to end-to-end systems development and lifecycle management
• Ability to translate high-level strategies into detailed system specifications
• Experience in customer liaison and business development support to include coordinating activities with A&A stakeholders
• Expertise in system conceptual design and multi-discipline engineering collaboration
• Proficiency in requirements verification and customer acceptance testing

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.