Cyber Security Evaluation Team (CSET) Lead

Minimum Clearance Required

Top Secret

Responsibilities

ISYS Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, ISYS is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

 

 

ISYS Technologies is seeking a Cyber Security Evaluation Team (CSET) Lead to join its team and to support our Customer's program in Patuxent River, MD.  Position will be on site and will require an active Top Secret Clearance. 

 

Role: Manages and oversees CSET performance of cyber threat emulation services in accordance with customer requirements.  Provides estimates for CSET level of effort (LOE) in support of customer engagements.  Coordinates and communicates event-specific Rules of Engagement (ROEs) as applicable.  Interfaces with range Event Directors, Event Designers, and Event Leads for engagement planning, execution, and post-event activities.  Provides daily CSET leadership for execution of range events. Ensures that CSET members meet the minimum tradecraft qualifications as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

 

Qualifications

CSET Lead Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, cyber operations, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics
• 5+ years of cyber adversarial emulation experience, to include penetration testing of modern Windows and Linux operating systems, IP-based networks and protocols, 802.11 networks, and/or web applications
• 10+ years of experience in leading complex and technically diverse teams of cyber professionals (software developers, system administrators, penetration testers, incident responders, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of known Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs), to include familiarity with terminology from Mitre ATT&CK® used to describe TTPs used in cyberattacks
• Intermediate knowledge of techniques and tools used for exploit development of common operating systems, software debugging, and application fuzzing
• Intermediate knowledge of tools and techniques used for incident response, reverse engineering, and digital forensics
• Superior oral communication skills, including the ability to project confidence and enthusiasm, in the following core areas: formal presentations; soliciting goals and requirements from range users; explaining adversarial emulation in the context of testing and training events; effectively communicating event and environment requirements to CSET members; explaining cost estimates based on estimated levels of CSET effort; managing expectations as relevant to CSET TTPs; and explaining technical nuances and significant attributes of advanced cyberattacks to non-cyber-savvy audiences
• Superior technical writing skills, including the ability to author, review, and provide input and feedback to documents drafted by CSET personnel, as well as the ability to create persuasive and impactful technical briefing materials as relevant to range training and test events
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with range and event leadership, CSET team members, users, and other event stakeholders
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CSET Lead Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a focus in computer science or cybersecurity
• 10+ years of experience supporting the execution of Department of Defense (DoD) offensive cyber operations (OCO) or defensive cyber operations (DCO) as a civilian, contractor, or uniformed personnel

CSET Lead Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship required

 

ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

 

Salary bands have not yet been determined for this opportunity. ISYS Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/traini