This position will support the DISA GSMO II DCO and Capability requirements Support Program. GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and CoCOMs Cyber Domain Mission(s). The selected candidate will provide support for Operational Requirements and Defensive cyber operations mission thread analysis activities and will be expected to actively engage with a variety of customers and mission partners. This position is based out of Stuttgart, Germany.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides master level support, analysis, and research into exceptionally complex problems, and processes. Serves as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of a broad range of technical information. Use sound judgment to generate, evaluate, and execute alternative courses of action. Produce timely, effective, decision-quality technical recommendations to support senior leadership.
• Analyze joint needs statements and recommend capability requirements and Doctrine, Organizational, Training, Materiel, Personnel, Leadership, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMPLF-P) solutions in order to fulfill capability gaps and optimize capability investments.
• Analyze cyber critical infrastructure, OPLANS, CONPLANS, BASEPLANS, Campaign Plans, and other operational doctrine to determine Cyber Domain Risk to Mission.
• Develop architecture and business models/diagrams, such as system and operational views, process flow diagrams and system architecture, to aide in identifying capability gaps and documenting the as-is and to-be capabilities. Artifacts should be integrated with other capabilities where applicable.
• Work independently and as part of a team to develop solutions to issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious in alignment with predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
• Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts that impact multiple aspects of the program.
• Provide inputs related to capability requirements.
• Be able to review functional/operational requirements to analyze the feasibility of implementing solution and develop system requirements, and assist in integrating materiel and non-materiel solutions into existing capabilities
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal DISA elements, mission partners, and experts in the field to provide technical oversight of information security services and customer support initiatives. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to advise senior executives to meet customer focused mission objectives. 

                                    

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 12-15 years of applicable combined education and experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a DoD-8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent), CISSP preferred.
• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization. Requires the highest level of understanding and the ability to apply cyber security related principles, theories, and concepts.
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience briefing and advising Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership regarding matters of strategic importance.
• Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
• Experience with CCMDs, European Theater mission critical capabilities, and EUCOM Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) efforts.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CASP, CCSP, or CISSP.
• CE Certifications with multiple platforms such as  VMWare, Linux, Microsoft
• Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management), or a specific functional area (e.g., finance, logistics, and operations research.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intelligence driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture. Mentor and train other technical staff.

OCONUS Work Perks include:

• Paid relocation to/from OCONUS location
• Overseas living allowance(s) and other OCONUS pay
• Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption 
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; etc.
• Thriving expat community

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-05

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.