Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
Clearance requirement: Active TOP SECRET clearance required; must be eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI
Certifications:
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for a potential opportunity supporting the USASMDC IT/IM contract. This hybrid leadership and technical role will provide enterprise cybersecurity engineering compliance oversight and program management support across multiple Task Requirements (TRs) with primary support to G6 Cybersecurity operations.
The DPM will assist the Program Manager (PM) with overall contract execution and serve as a senior cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensuring mission assurance RMF compliance and cybersecurity readiness across USASMDC systems and networks.
Place of performance: Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs CO
or Redstone Arsenal AL.Key Responsibilities
Program Management / Deputy PM Duties
Education & Experience
Clearance requirement: Active TOP SECRET clearance required; must be eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI
Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required for DPM role)
- Must meet DoD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (e.g. CISSP CASP CISM or equivalent)
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for a potential opportunity supporting the USASMDC IT/IM contract. This hybrid leadership and technical role will provide enterprise cybersecurity engineering compliance oversight and program management support across multiple Task Requirements (TRs) with primary support to G6 Cybersecurity operations.
The DPM will assist the Program Manager (PM) with overall contract execution and serve as a senior cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensuring mission assurance RMF compliance and cybersecurity readiness across USASMDC systems and networks.
Place of performance: Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs CO
or Redstone Arsenal AL.Key Responsibilities
Program Management / Deputy PM Duties
- Serve as Deputy Program Manager acting on behalf of the PM as required
- Support program execution staffing scheduling cost control and quality performance across all Task Requirements
- Coordinate with KO COR ACORs and Government stakeholders on contract performance and priorities
- Assist in managing deliverables reporting (MSR MPCR PMRs) and Service Request workflows
- Ensure adherence to Quality Control Plan (QCP) and performance metrics
- Support strategic planning risk management and operational coordination across geographically dispersed teams
- Maintain oversight to ensure contractor personnel do not perform inherently governmental functions
- Lead cybersecurity efforts supporting:
- RMF authorization and accreditation activities
- FISMA compliance and Control Assessments (CA)
- Mission Cyber Readiness Validation assessments
- Provide senior-level oversight for eMASS documentation POA&Ms SSPs and ATO packages
- Ensure systems comply with DISA STIGs AR 25-1 AR 25-2 and DoD cybersecurity policies
- Support Independent Validation & Verification (IV&V) and Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) activities
- Oversee Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities across enterprise systems
- Identify cybersecurity risks vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
- Develop and track risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions
- Guide incident response and cybersecurity event handling
- Validate system configurations against STIG and security baselines
- Ensure enterprise systems maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) posture
- Provide cybersecurity input into system architecture engineering and modernization efforts
- Develop and present technical reports executive briefings and out-briefs
- Interface with system owners government leads and cross-functional teams
- Support audit readiness and cybersecurity inspections
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or related field
- 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and IT systems support
- 35 years of program/project management or team lead experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required for DPM role)
- Must meet DoD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (e.g. CISSP CASP CISM or equivalent)
- Active TOP SECRET clearance required; must be eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle
- FISMA and DoD cybersecurity compliance
- eMASS ACAS/Nessus and vulnerability management tools
- Experience with:
- Enterprise IT environments (NIPRNet/SIPRNet)
- Cybersecurity assessments and audits
- Security documentation and accreditation artifacts
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Experience supporting US Army or DoD enterprise IT programs
- Familiarity with USASMDC mission missile defense or space operations
- Experience managing multi-location or CONUS/OCONUS teams
- Primary locations:
- Peterson Space Force Base CO
- Redstone Arsenal AL
- Other USASMDC-supported sites as required
- May require travel for cybersecurity assessments and mission support
- Work may occur in classified environments (SCIF)
Why Join Nationwide IT Services
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.Required Experience:
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