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Task Order Cybersecurity Lead MDX - SSFB

Amentum logoAmentumColorado Springs, CO, United StatesFull-timePosted 1w ago

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About the role

Position Title: Task Order Cybersecurity Lead

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Location:Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

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Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

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Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

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Clearance Type: DoW Secret

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Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

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Description of Duties

The Task Order Cybersecurity Leadis part of Amentum’s Missile Defense Division and directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The candidate will:

· Provide cyber security and security engineering support to multiple enclaves for the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Task Order.

· Effectively manage both skilled personnel and technically complex systems.

· Review system changes and project management initiatives for security implications and recommending improvements.

· Research and draft Cyber Security policy and procedures in accordance with NIST and DoD Risk Management Framework.

· Evaluate different network and enclave configurations with respect to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), NIST 800-53 Security Controls and ISO/IEC 15408 Common Criteria to formulate and implement effective RMF accreditation packages, and be accountable for quality work products.

· Lead Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) and governance teams in successful implementation and documentation of cyber posture across all assigned systems.

· Maintain responsibility for, and provide subject matter expert support to, the Cyber Security staff for resolving complex Cybersecurity issues, including but not limited to McAfee Endpoint Security (ESS), Multifactor/Public Key Infrastructure (MFA/PKI) implementation, DoD Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) operations.

· Lead Vulnerability Management Team (VMT) in efforts to document, track, and assist in resolving vulnerabilities across multiple enclaves.

· Produce coherent and concise documentation required for certification evaluation.

· Support the cyber security posture of ongoing C2BMC Test Events and activities.

· Prioritize and execute tasks within provided schedules and timelines.

· Support customers at the task order level in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.

· Advise the Government customer and IRES leadership on future cyber capabilities and solutions.

· Lead the support efforts for all CND products and services to the Organizational Manager and Director.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

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Basic Requirements

· Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience

· Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role

· Must hold a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or Level III certification

· Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher

· Must have experience leading Cyber Security operational and governance teams

· Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

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Desired Requirements

· Have a degree in a Cyber Security or IT technical field

· Hold a DoD 8140 IAM Level I, II or Level III certification

· Have experience with Missile Defense systems and operations

· Have experience with C2BMC development and/or operations

· Have an understanding of boundary protection devices, including firewalls and IPS devices and their relationship to cybersecurity concepts

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details

$155,000 – $180,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • 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. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/23/2026 - 11/02/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

Copied from the listing Amentum published, verified 30 Oct 2026.

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