What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Lead - Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) position at Ares Enterprise?
Description
The Cybersecurity Lead at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) will serve as a key advisor and technical expert within the Base Cybersecurity Office (BCO), ensuring the security, operational availability, and compliance of IT systems supporting the LAAFB mission. This role requires overseeing Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), vulnerability management, change management, and cybersecurity assessments in accordance with DoD, Air Force, and NIST cybersecurity policies and standards. The Cybersecurity Lead will be responsible for maintaining System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and other RMF documentation, ensuring updates are completed within ten workdays of any enclave changes.
Additional responsibilities include tracking and reporting cybersecurity incidents, coordinating account management with external agencies such as 561 NOS, 83 NOS, and 690 NSS, reviewing software vulnerabilities, and evaluating new technology projects for security compliance. The role also involves leading inspection preparation efforts for Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI), tracking Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM), managing the Cyber Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) certification tracking, and overseeing malicious and suspicious email analysis. The Cybersecurity Lead will collaborate with senior leadership, system owners, and security personnel to ensure alignment with DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements while implementing cybersecurity best practices to mitigate threats and enhance resilience. This position also requires training and mentoring cybersecurity personnel, developing security policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance through continuous monitoring, audits, and reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the qualifications outlined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) – Advanced, which includes extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and compliance within DoD environments. A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered. The candidate must hold a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification to meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III requirements. Additional certifications such as CEH, CRISC, or GSLC are desirable.
Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, security assessments, and system security governance. Prior experience in DoD RMF processes, ATO sustainment, vulnerability management, and security impact assessments is required. Technical expertise in cybersecurity compliance tools such as eMASS, ACAS, and HBSS is essential, along with knowledge of PP&S registrations, security audits, and cybersecurity incident handling. The ideal candidate should be proficient in network security principles, cryptographic techniques, and secure architecture design. Strong leadership and communication skills are required, with a proven ability to lead cybersecurity teams, provide training, and mentor junior personnel. The role also requires the ability to develop security policies, present risk assessments, and engage with senior leadership. The candidate must obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. The Cybersecurity Lead will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, security, and resilience of LAAFB’s IT infrastructure, leading cybersecurity initiatives, and enhancing mission readiness.
The Cybersecurity Lead at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) will serve as a key advisor and technical expert within the Base Cybersecurity Office (BCO), ensuring the security, operational availability, and compliance of IT systems supporting the LAAFB mission. This role requires overseeing Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), vulnerability management, change management, and cybersecurity assessments in accordance with DoD, Air Force, and NIST cybersecurity policies and standards. The Cybersecurity Lead will be responsible for maintaining System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and other RMF documentation, ensuring updates are completed within ten workdays of any enclave changes.
Additional responsibilities include tracking and reporting cybersecurity incidents, coordinating account management with external agencies such as 561 NOS, 83 NOS, and 690 NSS, reviewing software vulnerabilities, and evaluating new technology projects for security compliance. The role also involves leading inspection preparation efforts for Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI), tracking Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM), managing the Cyber Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) certification tracking, and overseeing malicious and suspicious email analysis. The Cybersecurity Lead will collaborate with senior leadership, system owners, and security personnel to ensure alignment with DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements while implementing cybersecurity best practices to mitigate threats and enhance resilience. This position also requires training and mentoring cybersecurity personnel, developing security policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance through continuous monitoring, audits, and reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the qualifications outlined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) – Advanced, which includes extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and compliance within DoD environments. A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered. The candidate must hold a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification to meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III requirements. Additional certifications such as CEH, CRISC, or GSLC are desirable.
Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, security assessments, and system security governance. Prior experience in DoD RMF processes, ATO sustainment, vulnerability management, and security impact assessments is required. Technical expertise in cybersecurity compliance tools such as eMASS, ACAS, and HBSS is essential, along with knowledge of PP&S registrations, security audits, and cybersecurity incident handling. The ideal candidate should be proficient in network security principles, cryptographic techniques, and secure architecture design. Strong leadership and communication skills are required, with a proven ability to lead cybersecurity teams, provide training, and mentor junior personnel. The role also requires the ability to develop security policies, present risk assessments, and engage with senior leadership. The candidate must obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. The Cybersecurity Lead will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, security, and resilience of LAAFB’s IT infrastructure, leading cybersecurity initiatives, and enhancing mission readiness.
