Communications Focal Point (CFP) Manager

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Communications Focal Point (CFP) Manager to manage cyber and IT support for the BLITS program at Hanscom AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform Base Cyber/IT and support AF Enterprise Service missions as Communications Focal Point (CFP) to comply with General Cyber Defense Operations Activities Management Procedures and Practice Requirements.
• Identify personnel needing access to Technical Order and Manuals
• Monitor the performance and cyber security posture of the Base Area Network and serve as the conduit for implementing cyber orders issued through the 16th Air Force Operations Center or the Major Command (MAJCOM) Communications Coordination Center (MCCC).
• Receive external requests and direction and facilitate coordination both internally within 66 ABG/SC and with external organizations.
• Review, disseminate, direct, and report accomplishment/compliance of Cyber Orders and FRAGORDs, TASKORDs, STRATCOMs, Technical Change Orders (TCOs), and any other downward-directed operations, security or configuration management-related orders.
• Manage/review GENADMINs, Situational Reports (SITREPs), Operational Reports (OPREPs), Authorized System Interruption (ASIs) and ensure updates are forwarded to the appropriate work centers for action.
• Create ASIs and assist in preparation of SITREPs/OPREPs for Communications and Information related events that are in scope.
• Provide local commanders and directors with situational awareness of their ability to support all mission areas.
• Coordinate with 66 ABG and the AFMC/MCCC on operational impacts and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to mitigate risk to the AFIN when relief of order is granted.
• Provide Situational Awareness services of Cyber/IT at all appropriate management levels.
• Integrate actions across service work centers to provide situational awareness and reporting on the status of AFIN services, systems and capabilities on Hanscom AFB and at GSUs.
• Escalate service degradations with mission impact to 66 ABG/SC OPR and leadership.
• Support Performance Monitoring services of AFIN and BAN networks including all information systems.
• Identify and report recurring service incidents that exhibit common symptoms, share related mission impacts, or share a common root cause as a problem.
• Correlate, analyze, diagnose, and identify resolution for the problem. Support testing and coordinate implementation approval.
• Provide User Experience Monitoring, Problem Management, Service Incident Management and Service Request Management for Hanscom users.

Qualifications

8 years experience in cyber security practices for the DoD.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.  Must be CISSP certified.  Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions.  Experience with Active Directory (AD Users, Groups, and Computers).  Knowledge of Tactical Local Area Network Encryptor (TACLANE) systems.  Solid capability utilizing MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.  Able to work dynamically and effectively with people at all levels on projects (formal and informal) and conduct technical interchanges as required.  Strong communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively across functions and across departments.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.   

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled