Cyber Defense Fielding and Integration (F&I) Lead IRES - SSFB/HSV

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance is not available. This is an on-site position requiring 4+ days per week in the office. Up to 10% travel may be required.

About the Role

We are seeking a Cyber Defense Fielding and Integration (F&I) Lead to direct a dedicated technical team in facilitating the onboarding and integration of existing and future systems into our designated Cyber Defense platform. This role supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. You will ensure all targeted systems successfully establish connectivity and achieve continuous monitoring compliance with the designated Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP). The F&I Lead bridges the gap between technical system owners and cyber defense operations, ensuring seamless integrations with minimal operational disruption.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive technical evaluations of targeted systems in coordination with system owners and network engineers.
• Assess current system architectures, logging capabilities, and overall readiness for cybersecurity integration.
• Document and analyze each system's technical baseline, cyber defense platform compatibility, and identify network or configuration prerequisites (e.g., firewall modifications, agent deployments) required prior to onboarding.
• Develop standardized, system-specific onboarding plans outlining the technical methodology for integration.
• Quantify the required Level of Effort (LOE) and create accurate resource estimates for each system integration.
• Establish and manage approved schedules to ensure predictable onboarding phases with minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure the CSSP achieves complete, actionable visibility into newly onboarded systems to satisfy cybersecurity monitoring mandates.
• Verify the cyber defense platform successfully receives, parses, and categorizes all ingested data.
• Validate data flows meet CSSP continuous monitoring requirements to enable effective cyber threat detection and incident response.
• Coordinate technical requirements across distinct teams, including system owners, network engineers, and security operations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience (may be reduced with advanced education).
• 4+ years of directly related experience in cybersecurity or IT integration.
• 1+ years of experience in an IT management or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, enterprise logging capabilities, SIEM platforms, and cyber defense toolsets.
• Proven experience working with or within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) framework, specifically regarding continuous monitoring mandates.
• Demonstrated ability to develop integration plans, quantify Level of Effort (LOE), and manage technical deployment schedules.
• Current IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to maintain a restricted badge and work on-site 4+ days per week.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Current IAT Level III Certification (e.g., SecurityX CE, CISA, CISSP).
• Experience in Impact Level 5 (IL5) or higher secure environments.

Pay

$150,000 – $170,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.