Senior Functional Specialist Advisor Security Clearance

Position: Senior Functional Specialist Advisor 112-160 with Security Clearance
Senior Functional Specialist Advisor (Cyber Security Engineer) provides expertise, guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to the client and/or project team based on specialized in-depth expertise in such fields as: engineering and technology; policy and administration; planning; analysis; training and development; facilities; communications; visual design; human capital; business; and management. Ensures that quality is an integral part of the development, design and manufacture of products or services.

Monitors requirements through test and measurement activities; manages/leads quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Analysis & System Design
* Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
* Evaluate information to recommend and plan computer specifications, system layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
* Review and refine existing programs to reduce operating time, increase efficiency, and improve techniques.
* Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to design systems and define performance requirements, capabilities, and interfaces.
* Gather and assess information on reporting formats, costs, and security needs to determine optimal hardware configurations.
* Estimate software development costs and schedules.
* Consult with customers on software system design, development, and maintenance.
* Work with engineering teams to evaluate hardware/software interfaces, define specifications, set performance requirements, and resolve customer issues.
* Partner with data processing and project managers to understand project limitations, capabilities, and requirements.
* Prepare detailed reports and correspondence outlining project specifications, activities, progress, and status.
* Evaluate cost, reporting, and security factors to ensure hardware configurations align with project goals. Security System Design & Deployment
* Implement and upgrade new security assets-including software, hardware, and network security components-in virtual and/or physical environments. Security Maintenance
* Maintain and repair existing security systems, performing replacements or upgrades as needed. Vulnerability Management
* Conduct system scans and simulations to identify weaknesses in IT infrastructure and develop mitigation strategies. Reporting & Recommendations
* Document findings from security tests or breaches and present actionable recommendations for security enhancements to management. Policy & Procedure Development
* Develop, implement, and manage security policies and best practices to prevent future incidents and strengthen organizational resilience.

Education and Experience

Required:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field.
* Substitutions:
* 4 years of additional related experience may substitute for a degree, or

* 2 years of additional related experience may substitute when holding a non-STEM degree.
* Minimum 12 years providing guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to clients and/or project teams in one or more of the following areas:
* Engineering and Technology

* Policy and Administratio

* Program Managemen

* Planning and Analysi

* Training and Develop men

* Facilities Managemen

* Communications and Visual Design

* Human Capital

* Business Operations
* Demonstrated experience delivering strategic guidance and direction in high-technology programs.
* Prior experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.
* Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
* Experience in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, or Image Science. Technical Expertise
* Strong knowledge of:
* Network protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec)

* Firewalls

* Encryption

* Intrusion detection systems Analytical Skills
* Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex security problems. Problem-Solving
* Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting security issues and implementing effective solutions. Communication Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desired
* Master's degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related discipline.
* Advanced Experience
* Senior-level experience in the engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems, including all phases of design, development, analysis, documentation, and creation of standards and guidelines.
* Senior-level experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution…