Acts as main technical focal point that ensures Network Defense capabilities are kept current and evolve to meet the demands of the changing threat landscape.. Ensure that the Sponsor's cyber defense protections are adequate and effective, provide recommendations on the way forward based on the latest trends and technologies.. Maintain system baselines and configuration management items, including security event monitoring policies in a manner determined and agreed to by the Sponsors Program/Project management.. Lead special projects or investigations into specific technology or solution issues and to shepherd research and piloting of new capabilities with project engineers and/or partner organizations as required.. Possess knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle, Program Management, and process methodology related to governance, management, engineering, and operations with experience in supporting project activities at engineering and operations review boards.. Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications and briefing skills. Display knowledge of and experience in configuration management controls and use.. Display strong analytical and problem solving skills.. Possess knowledge of Information Assurance assessment tools, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Encryption technologies and identity and authentication technologies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: