Principal Data Scientist

Summary

Join Rackner as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support the AFRL/RG (AFWERX) Technical Operations Branch, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force. You will provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity support to AFWERX divisions. This remote position requires an Active Secret Clearance and experience with RMF processes, advising senior management on risk, and implementing security requirements. You will manage security data monitoring, communicate IT security value, and ensure cybersecurity integration into continuity planning. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with specific certifications. Rackner offers competitive benefits, including 401k matching, PTO, health insurance, and a home office equipment plan.

Requirements

• Knowledge of risk management processes and requirements per the Risk Management Framework (RMF), to include building, managing, and submitting RMF packages in support of IT platforms, cloud/web-based applications, traditional applications, or embedded IT systems
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) and 10 years of experience, three (3) of which must be in the DoD OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described below., five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• Must have at least one of the following certifications (DoD 8570 IAM II or IAM III certified)
• CAP
• CASP+ CE
• CISM
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GSLC
• CCISO
• HCISPP

Responsibilities

• Manage the monitoring of information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness
• Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders
• Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for that system and/or organization(s)
• Ensure plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc
• Ensure security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required
• Supervise or manage protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered
• Advise senior management (e.g., CIO) on risk levels and security posture
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization’s mission and goals

Preferred Qualifications

Highly preferred to be Google Cloud Security Engineer, Google Workspace Engineer, and/or Google Cloud Architect certified

Benefits

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan