Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Assist with development of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-STD 1785, DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and DoDI 8510.01

Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) effort to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Update, monitor, and manage information in systems for the program office

Process and manage system user account requests and process tools

Process and manage system port/protocol and access control list requirements

Process and manage system Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) identification and authorization requirements

Manage the distribution, implementation, remediation, and tracking of system security updates and configurations as required by the DoD

Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data

Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs

Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ vision and goals

Conduct systems security evaluations, audits and reviews

Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures

Recommend and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures

Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies

Recommend initial, or updates to, software and configurations to new or existing system security mechanisms

Obtain waivers to mandated security mechanisms/policies which would be detrimental to system performance and impact the system’s mission

Facilitate the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer

Provide leadership assistance in the analysis of the design, development, integration, implementation and testing of cybersecurity requirements

Develop risk-based strategies to address identified gaps

Review, analysize, and assess implementations of cybersecurity (i.e. RMF security controls) throughout the open systems architecture and associated services, derived requirements specifications, design documents & design implementation

Collaborate with stakeholders (Government and commercial) to ensure the system is approved by all Authorizing Officials via the RMF A&A process

Provide technical advice in the area of systems security across all systems and supports

Develop recommendations for the Government regarding how well designs satisfy current requirements and business goals

Maintain databases that reflect receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified information to include data entry, updates, and generation of reports

Support Government program office in audits of Government classified holdings to ensure proper accountability

Maintain databases of classified visits and clearance levels

Perform inspection, inventory, logging, storage, documentation, transmittal and internal distribution of classified information received

Evaluate Contractor classified data submittals for compliance with the appropriate System Security Classification Guide (SSCG)

Provide security inspection and protection to areas where classified information is being stored, and develop and establish security procedures and policies IAW DOD, USAF, AFMC, and local directives

Develop training and provide security awareness and other security education programs

Review and verify personnel qualifications for access to special access programs

Develop, implement and maintain a communications security program

Assess program disclosure issues and provide FMS case management support

Assist and advise FMS program office management and leadership in interfacing with FMS customers and all USG organizations, including but not limited to SAF/IA, Air Force Security Assistance Center (AFSAC), Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron, Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)

Support execution of all aspects of acquisition program security throughout a program’s lifecycle

Assist with development of sound security practices and policies regarding acquisition, physical, personnel and documentation security

Update security classification guides

Prepare acquisition security related sections of acquisition program documentation

Review Contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with CDRLs

Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and studies

Evaluate program security information and hardware throughout the program life cycle, to include studies, analyses, plans, procedures, production, test plans/results, transportation, technology, and storage of end items

Provide security support to source selections

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Must have CISSP certification

Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure

Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps

Possess the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics

Preferred experience:

Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Additional Information:

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Full Time