
US Space Force Space Cybersecurity SME
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Sigmatech, Inc. seeks a Space Cybersecurity SME to support the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6). The role supports cybersecurity assessments, certification and accreditation, risk management, testing, and analysis for USSF. It also explores emerging technologies and solutions, supports leaders and mission partners, and represents USSF in Pentagon building operations.
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Job Descriptions:
Sigmatech, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Space Cybersecurity SME to support the Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6).
Responsibilities:
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Document, coordinate, advise, assist, review, and inspect required cybersecurity assessments, processes, and artifacts.
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Conduct cybersecurity analysis of system certification and accreditation plans to ensure systems are properly certified and accredited according to current Cybersecurity Policy.
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Provide cybersecurity RMF research, analysis, and recommendations to assess and accredit emerging cybersecurity capabilities and methodologies to include assessing controls, monitoring and reporting on controls and on the status of mitigation actions.
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Submit Assessment Reports and associated cybersecurity control validation reports.
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Assess information security related products and documents and interpret DoD, AF issuances.
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Coordinate with other USSF entities in order to complete cybersecurity risk assessments and/or in accomplishment of contract requirements.
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Schedule voice/data calls, meetings and conferences as required to support cybersecurity assessments and processes.
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Perform analysis services for USSF/S6 expertise, to include planning the objectives and requirements for the test event; assisting the customer to prepare required documentation by providing review and feedback; preparing the test environment; executing the test activities and reporting results.
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Explore opportunities for integration of new and emerging technologies, concepts, research and development efforts from DoD, IC, civil and commercial sources, including the integration of space with non-space (terrestrial, maritime, air, cyber, etc.) capabilities.
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Analyze architectures to explore a broad range of materiel and non-materiel solutions to address enduring and potential future national security challenges and problems.
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Provide expertise to conduct and support analyses and assessments for Space, terrestrial, maritime, air and cyber capabilities; assessing system of systems factors.
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Support USSF key leader, staff, and component/sub-unit activities in the National Capital Region and engagements with key mission partners.
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Serve as USSF representative to Pentagon building operations manager; requesting recurring service, preventative maintenance, repairs and /or infrastructural operational malfunctions.
Required Experience:
Required Skills:
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TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
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Expert knowledge of Information Technology (IT) requirements and “state of the industry” practices in providing comprehensive cybersecurity.
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Systems Admin or Network Admin background.
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Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space in the areas of strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations.
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Experience in cyber environments and cybersecurity.
Preferred Skills:
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Familiarization with Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Space based systems with knowledge on utilizing the DOD tool Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
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Knowledge and familiarity with current Defense Department efforts in space.
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Familiarity with TMT and/or or other HQ staffing tools.
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Pentagon knowledge and understanding of Pentagon organizations.
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Staff experience supporting DoD agencies within the past 3 years.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree mandatory plus 10 years’ experience in an Operations, Cyber, Engineering, Scientific, Analysis, Policy or Planning field related to Space Defense.
Preferred Experience:
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Master's degree in cyber security, or a related field.
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5 years’ experience supporting OSD, Service HQ or DoD Agency or IC staffs.
EEO employer
Keyword: US Space Force Space Cybersecurity SME
From: Sigmatech, Inc.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,023 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$131–200K/yr193 salary ranges
- US median$29–40/hr93 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 231 open Cybersecurity jobs in Virginia and 3,023 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Cybersecurity postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,591 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,459 of the 3,023 open Cybersecurity jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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