Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 per year

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Work Model: On-Site

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Experience Required: 12–20+ Years in Cybersecurity (DoD Experience Preferred)

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support Hanscom AFB operations. This role ensures compliance with DoD & Air Force Cybersecurity policies, safeguards mission-critical systems, and leads Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Lead Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) for weapon & IT systems

Ensure RMF compliance and integrate security into acquisitions

Develop and implement cybersecurity policies to protect data integrity

Security Architecture & Threat Assessment

Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risk-reduction strategies

Conduct security scans using Nessus, ACAS, STIGs, SCC/SCAP

Support DevSecOps, cloud security, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Compliance & Documentation

Guide RMF processes, ensuring security requirements are met

Evaluate vendor-submitted cybersecurity compliance reports

Maintain Program Protection Plans (PPP) & security contingency protocols

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s (15+ years) Master’s (12+ years) No degree (20+ years) in Cybersecurity, with DoD experience

Active TS/SCI Clearance (Required)

CISSP Certification & DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 Compliance (Required)

Technical Expertise

Experience with RMF, DevSecOps, cloud security, and IoT systems

Strong background in cybersecurity vulnerability scanning & mitigation

Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, and military cybersecurity protocols