Strategic Cyber Security & IA Advisor

EdgeWorks, Inc. - "Ensuring Mission Success" EdgeWorks, Inc. is a high‑performing team seeking qualified professionals with active Intelligence Community, Top Secret (SCI/SSBI), and DOD/DHS clearances. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and willing to undergo background investigation and clearance. Job Requirements for All Positions Active TS/SCI‑eligible clearance required; Counter‑Intelligence polygraph upon hire. Cyber Security/Information Assurance (IA) Functional Specialist Special Advisor Responsibilities Provide expert guidance, consultation, and thought leadership to the client and project team. Ensure quality and test‑measurement activities are integrated throughout the product lifecycle. Validate and verify adherence to specified requirements via test and measurement. Lead and manage quality assurance activities. Apply in‑depth expertise in engineering, policy, planning, analysis, training, facilities, communications, design, human capital, business, and management. Qualifications & Skills Experience in a distinct functional or cross‑functional business area, cross‑market exposure, and relevant certifications. Strong coordination with senior specialists and task leads. Knowledge of tools, methodologies, and best practices in Information Assurance and Cyber Security. Certifications Required/Desired DOD 8570.01‑M Level III certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, and others. Must obtain the appropriate DOD 8570.01‑M certification within 90 days of hire. Tools & Technology Desktop and network servers, Integrated Circuit Testers, Logic analyzers, Notebook computers. Cyber Security/Information Assurance (IA) Special Advisor Responsibilities Develop security architectures and specifications. Conduct strategic planning and recommend implementation strategies. Advise government on security policy, trusted product assessment, and cyber situational awareness. Support penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis. Qualifications & Skills Experience in information security compliance, risk management, security engineering, and incident response. Knowledge of security operating systems, data management, and web technology. Certifications Required/Desired DOD 8570.01‑M Level II/III certifications such as CISSP and GSEC. Certification within 90 days of hire. Tools & Technology Cloud computing, IT engineering, and cyber‑warfare tools. Program Manager Responsibilities Determine technical and business goals in consultation with senior leadership. Manage contractual personnel, develop quality control plans, and provide status reports. Coordinate activities across functional areas and manage project schedules. Ensure compliance with service level agreements and deliverables. Qualifications & Skills Business management, scheduling, and training of technical staff. Strong project management and communication skills. Business Process Manager Responsibilities Analyze user needs to develop business process and software solutions. Apply Six Sigma, Rational Unified Process, and CASE tools for design. Coordinate with programmers to ensure proper implementation of specifications. Maintain system performance and provide technical oversight. Qualifications & Skills Strong knowledge of business process modeling and software development lifecycle. Experience with performance analysis and troubleshooting. Configuration Manager Responsibilities Maintain and update the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Control the configuration of applications and hardware. Perform audits and produce reporting on configuration changes. Coordinate with customers to ensure CMDB integrity. Qualifications & Skills Experience with configuration management, audit, and documentation. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and change control processes. Tools & Technology Backup and archival software, database management systems, development environments. Metadata and object‑oriented development tools. Data Architect Responsibilities Provide technical guidance for database design and metadata strategies. Develop policies for data models, schemas, and metadata tagging. Ensure integration with corporate data standards and shareability. Present technical recommendations to senior management. Qualifications & Skills Expertise in database architecture, metadata management, and data integrity. Strong understanding of complex, heterogeneous database systems. Ability to recommend security measures and performance enhancements. Information Assurance (IA) Engineer Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems. Maintain current security rules, policies, and perform risk analysis. Advisory on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and secure sharing. Integrate security processes and architectures across CIO projects. Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in risk assessment, penetration testing, and security architecture. Knowledge of network and server configuration, threat analysis, and protective measures. Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr