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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

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Hanscom AFB, MA, USA
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Leads cybersecurity engineering, RMF authorization, vulnerability management, system security documentation, architecture security, risk assessments, and classified information protection for Air Force systems. Supports ATO/ATC, continuous monitoring, eMASS administration, ACAS scanning, STIG implementation, cross-domain solutions, policy development, acquisition security, and cybersecurity training. Advises government leadership and coordinates with government and commercial stakeholders to achieve compliance and mission objectives.
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McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

 

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.


 
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Cybersecurity & RMF Support
  • Lead development and review of system security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and security CONOPS in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 8510.01, MIL-STD-1785, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework

  • Support system and application Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring completeness, quality, and compliance of all artifacts

  • Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and ongoing continuous monitoring

  • Administer and manage eMASS system packages

System, Network & Infrastructure Security
  • Provide technical leadership in network and system architecture design with an emphasis on cybersecurity, including DoD and joint networking environments

  • Support cross-domain solutions (CDS), Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), and NSA approval processes

  • Assess and mitigate system, network, and application vulnerabilities, including ACAS scanning and STIG implementation

  • Recommend security configurations, software changes, and compensating controls to mitigate risk

Risk, Compliance & Policy
  • Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments across planned and fielded systems

  • Develop risk-based mitigation strategies and advise leadership on security tradeoffs impacting mission execution

  • Recommend and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and contingency plans, including disaster recovery

  • Support waivers and deviations for mandated security controls when required to meet mission performance needs

Program Security & Classified Information Support
  • Provide acquisition program security support throughout the system lifecycle, including source selections

  • Maintain and audit classified information databases, visit records, clearance tracking, and classified holdings

  • Evaluate contractor classified data submissions for compliance with System Security Classification Guides (SSCGs)

  • Update security classification guides and prepare acquisition security documentation

Leadership, Collaboration & Training
    • Advise government leadership on cybersecurity design, implementation, and compliance
    • Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders to achieve RMF authorization approvals
    • Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training programs


Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have a be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance

Education: BS/BA Degree

Years of Experience:20 years of directly related experience, 10 years of which must be in the DoD

  • Risk Management Framework (RMF), with emphasis on taking projects from Step 1 to Step 5
  • Vulnerability Management, Tenable Nessus (ACAS-DoD version of Nessus)
  • STIGs
  • CISSP Certification 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and USAF CDS-E
  • Cloud Service Models
  • Supply Chain Security
  • NIAP
  • DoD Policies for Procedures for Cybersecurity
  • Network Security
  • Endpoint
  • DoD Impact Levels
  • NSA Type 1 encryption
  • Working with a CSSP - 16th AF

 

Additional Information:

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base

Onsite



Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

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