Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment Reviewer

Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) Senior Reviewer

We are seeking a Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) Senior Reviewer to join our team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

Join DTRA's elite Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) team and play a critical role in strengthening the cyber defense of one of the nation's most important agencies. This high-impact mission involves conducting advanced cybersecurity inspections, uncovering vulnerabilities across cutting-edge networks, and supporting real-time decision-making that directly shapes DTRA's global operations. As part of this dynamic team, you'll protect national security by ensuring DTRA's systems remain resilient, compliant, and ready against evolving threats. CORA offers an exciting opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, collaborate with top cyber professionals, and make a meaningful difference in safeguarding the United States and its allies. The successful CORA Lead Team Reviewer will support mission needs, multi-domain assessment coverage, and is expected to cross-train into multiple functional disciplines and support operational needs.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities

Assessment Execution & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a senior technical Reviewer across one or more assessment domains including Boundary Security, Network Infrastructure, DNS, Virtualization, Vulnerability Scanning, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Endpoint Security, Mobility, VoIP, Databases, Windows/UNIX, Web Services, Traditional Security, or Releasable Reviews.
• Perform in-depth technical assessments in accordance with SRGs/STIGs, DODIN Inspection guidance, DoDI 8530.01, DoDI 8510.01, and all governing publications.
• Participate in on-site and virtual Cybersecurity Reviews, conduct technical interviews, log analysis, configuration inspections, and system evaluations.
• Identify, analyze, and document vulnerabilities and configuration deviations, providing prioritized recommendations and mitigation strategies.

Cross-Training & Multi-Domain Support

• Maintain expertise in primary assessment areas while actively cross-training into adjacent domains to support flexible, multi-skill review teams.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, walkthroughs, and cross-check ride events to broaden technical capability across CORA mission needs.
• Mentor junior reviewers and provide technical coaching during inspections and internal training cycles.

Vulnerability Scanning & Technical Analysis

• Prepare, assemble, and execute vulnerability scanning packages using ACAS and DoD-mandated tools.
• Validate scan results, correlate findings with applicable STIGs, IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders, and mission risk, and assist in POA&M generation and remediation tracking.
• Conduct post-scan validation to verify vulnerability mitigation and ensure accuracy of lifecycle data

Traditional Security & Releasable Review Support

• Support Traditional Security Reviews by applying SPēD-aligned security fundamentals, assessing personnel, physical, information, industrial, and overall security management practices.
• Conduct Releasable Reviews ensuring proper classification markings, content sanitization, foreign disclosure handling, and compliance with DoD information protection policies.

Documentation, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Executive Summaries, in/out-briefs, and detailed inspection reports, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with classification requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete data in DODIN Inspection systems, ensuring traceability, lifecycle accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Support development, review, and updates of SOPs, TTPs, checklists, and guides that enhance standardization and repeatability across the CORA mission.

Operations & Lifecycle Support

• Support scheduling coordination, lifecycle data management, portal content maintenance, and end-user assistance across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Assist in verification of POA&M actions, ensuring findings are tracked and properly documented through closure in accordance with DoD 30/60/90-day standards.
• Coordinate with portfolio managers, tool developers, and inspection teams to resolve data discrepancies, improve workflow efficiencies, and support continuous process improvement.

Governance, Compliance & Security

• Ensure all activities comply with DoD, DISA, and DTRA directives, particularly STIG/SRG requirements, DODIN Governance, IAVM processes, and RMF-aligned security controls.
• Maintain required IA certifications (IAT/IAM/CSSP/IASAE) per DoD 8140/8570 and obtain Reviewer Certification Program (RCP) credentials within required timelines.
• Adhere to all TS/SCI security requirements, classification handling procedures, and facility/operational security standards.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Certifications Required: DoD 8140/8570 requirements for IAM Level II or III (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CAP, CASP+). Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 90 days
• Must have 8 - 10 years of experience
• Education: BS (or 4 additional years of experience)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Type of environment: Office

Noise level: Low

Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

Physical demands include the ability to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• U.S Citizenship
• Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI Eligibility

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.