Summary:

Island Creek Associates, a professional services firm, is currently seeking a Computer Systems Architect to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Air Combat Electronics (ACE) Program Office, (PMA209) Functional Teams at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Support includes cybersecurity risk management assessments to inform Integrated Product Teams (IPT) of a system’s current security posture and obtaining Authorities to Operate (ATO). In addition, the cybersecurity team assists in the systems engineering process by developing cyber related requirements to provide products capable of surviving cyber-attacks. PMA-209 Cyber also helps to inform engineering teams about methods to scan and adjudicate software code in development to ensure it is free of vulnerabilities. These functions help in developing hardened systems for the warfighter in a wide variety of cyber contested environments.

ANY CANDIDATES SELECTED WILL BE OFFERED CONTINGENT EMPLOYMENT PENDING CONTRACT AWARD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Computer Systems Architect duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide risk management support for systems in development, to include the identification of problems that directly contribute to a risk area and mitigation strategies that address the risk.
• Update or prepare technical papers to address Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and associated risks, issues, or plans.
• Provide engineering and technical support to establish and apply interoperable and open avionics architectures/standards across NAE platforms.
• Analyze issues relating to system supportability and availability.
• Provide overall support and attend various meetings, consortiums and similar standards development forums to ensure inclusion of open system architectures/standards development throughout the acquisition process.
• Provide engineering and technical support to assist in development of the functional and operator/system interface requirements and specifications for the prototype systems supported by the Functional team.
• Conduct investigative system analysis of the impact of performance change to the overall system relative to performance, cost, equipment, risk, and facilities for ACE programs.
• Research and analyze technology refreshment or product improvements that will significantly increase the performance envelope of an end item.
• Develop, implement, and direct processes/procedures to collect and compile data required to facilitate central operations for all standard development systems within ACE.
• Study, analyze, and evaluate ACE system performance and aviation trends regarding the ACE program and associated programs.
• Provide information assurance support for all ACE system efforts to ensure compliance with the latest DoD and NAVAIR policy and guidance.
  

Desired Skills/Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in cyber security and at least three (3) years of experience in performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) functions for common avionics systems and embedded systems is highly desired.

Required Education:

This position requires a BA/BS degree (US Dept of Education accredited college/university) and three (3) to ten (10) years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description. Engineering degrees include disciplines from a school where the specified curriculum was accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). Six (6) years of additional work experience related to the required experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree and ten (10) years of work experience related to labor category functional description may be substituted for an Associate’s Degree.

Required Experience:

At least three (3) years of experience in the cybersecurity field performing vulnerability analysis and risk management. The successful applicant must possess the ability to perform all functional duties independently.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday normally performed on site or at contractor facility between 7:30am – 4:30 PM. Due to mission requirements, work after hours or on weekend may occasionally be required.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is anticipated for this position within the United States (CONUS).

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the Secret Level. Ideal candidates will currently possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance; however, candidates with US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance will be considered. Must be able to receive a Government Common Access Card (CAC), access Government systems, and receive a security clearance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Island Creek Associates Overview:

Island Creek Associates, LLC is a Maryland-based small business, certified as 8(a), EDWOSB/WOSB, and SDB, with a focus on supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and state contracting opportunities. We provide expertise in a variety of diverse competencies including engineering analysis, research/development, program/project management, training, logistics, financial services, information technology services, facilities engineering, construction management, and space planning.

Our Team:

Our team members are often recognized for their dedicated work and success in helping our customers achieve their mission. Supporting and caring about our team members brings out the best in all of us. The Island Creek culture and our upbeat employees make us one of the best small businesses to work with.

EO/Affirmative Action Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicant.accessibility@icassoc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.