Overview
At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Credence has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Engineering (EMASS) at the senior level to support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Program at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
This job is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:
- Provide classified and unclassified cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) inputs, recommendations, and documentation in accordance with DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, AR 25-2, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and PM PNT procedures across PM PNT product lifecycles.
- Plan, create, review, coordinate, and maintain classified and unclassified PM PNT IA and cybersecurity acquisition documentation, including Cybersecurity Strategy, Clinger-Cohen Act documentation, SEP, TEMP, and acquisition strategy updates.
- Serve as the cybersecurity functional lead in Configuration Management, reviewing and approving Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Provide Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) recommendations to vendors to enhance system security, resilience, and compliance.
- Coordinate, lead, and support cybersecurity developmental and operational testing activities, including CTTX, CVI, ACDT, CVPA, and Adversarial Assessments (AA).
- Serve as the appointed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for Combat Ready PNT and maintain PM PNT in-house RMF packages in eMASS, ensuring POA&M updates, package currency, and required documentation remain accurate and timely.
- Plan, document, and execute Government Assessment and Authorization processes, including RMF activities, technical risk assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability and susceptibility analysis, POA&M development, and implementation and validation of assigned security controls.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve PM PNT information assurance, software assurance, and cybersecurity issues across the PM PNT product line and in support of PNT-supported client systems.
- Integrate cybersecurity requirements into system engineering processes, including requirements, interface documentation, engineering plans, training plans, and test plans.
- Participate in system architecture design and reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and secure network operations.
- Draft network transition plans and support enterprise network operations and troubleshooting across geographically dispersed environments.
- Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Attend and provide classified and unclassified IA and cybersecurity support at PM PNT IPT meetings, working groups, PNT forums, and technical reviews, including SSR, SRR, system functional review, PDR, CDR, PRR, FCA, and PCA events.
- Coordinate cybersecurity reporting and operational impact analysis with PEOs, ASA(ALT), and ARCYBER, including cyber event tracking.
- Analyze Army cyber operational orders and ensure reporting of emerging threats and mission impacts.
- Assist in drafting SOOs, SOWs, PWSs, performance specifications, and associated solicitation documentation, and provide technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluations.
- Provide and review scheduling inputs to PM PNT program integrated master scheduling efforts.
- Participate in classified Secret and Top Secret meetings, as required.
- Monitor cyber defensive measures and support formal Information Assurance program development and execution.
- Leverage automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve cybersecurity engineering processes and efficiency.
Requirements
Education, Requirements, and Qualifications:
- Education, Requirements, and Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain Top Secret; TS/SCI eligibility required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field with approximately 7 years of experience OR 11 years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD IT environments and systems.
- Significant ISSO, RMF, and eMASS experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition programs, including the ability to manage multiple RMF packages, maintain POA&Ms, and keep security documentation current.
- Meets DoDM 8570.01 IAM Level I baseline certification requirements, including one of the following:
- CAP – (ISC)² – Authorized Authorization Professional
- Cloud+ – CompTIA – Cloud Computing Management
- GSLC – GIAC – Security Leadership
- Security+ CE – CompTIA – Continuing Education
- HCISPP – (ISC)² – Healthcare Information Security and Privacy
- CISSP certification required.
- Strong knowledge of DoD, Federal, and U.S. Army cybersecurity policy, IA requirements, RMF, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, and AR 25-2.
- Hands-on experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, and ACAS.
- Experience supporting Configuration Management processes and ECP reviews within an acquisition environment.
- Knowledge of information security, information assurance, and auditing practices.
- Experience with cybersecurity and information assurance tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with acquisition documentation and lifecycle processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Security+ CE is the most commonly held certification; Cloud+ is also frequently accepted for IAM Level I roles.
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Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Skills Required
- Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret; TS/SCI eligibility required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field with approximately 7 years experience OR 11 years cybersecurity experience supporting DoD IT environments
- Demonstrated ISSO or Cybersecurity Engineer experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition programs
- CISSP certification required
- Meets DoDM 8570.01 IAM Level I baseline certification (e.g., CAP, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP)
- Hands-on experience with RMF and eMASS
- Experience with STIGs and ACAS
- Experience supporting Configuration Management processes and reviewing/approving Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
- Knowledge of DoD, Federal, and U.S. Army cybersecurity policy, RMF, and acquisition frameworks
- Experience planning and executing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, POA&M development, and vulnerability analysis
- Familiarity with acquisition documentation and lifecycle processes (SEP, TEMP, SOO, SOW, PWS)
- Experience with cybersecurity testing activities (CTTX, CVI, ACDT, CVPA, Adversarial Assessments)
- Experience preparing Assess Only and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) packages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve cybersecurity engineering processes
Credence Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.
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What We Do
Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
