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Cybersecurity Engineer

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC / HB) at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. The AFPEO / HB manages a portfolio of more than 130 modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment programs for the U.S. Air Force and allied partners.

The selected candidate will assist in the design, development, integration, and testing of cybersecurity requirements; provide system authorization and accreditation (A&A) support; and guide implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls across Air Force systems.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level cybersecurity engineering support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs, assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to :

• Assist in the development of security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and other required system security engineering artifacts.
• Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
• Manage system user accounts, ports / protocols, PKI requirements, and access control lists.
• Implement and track system security updates, configurations, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; recommend security policies, contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in system / network design to ensure alignment with security policies.
• Provide leadership in analyzing and integrating cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
• Review and assess the implementation of RMF security controls across system architecture, documentation, and design artifacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval by all Authorizing Officials.
• Maintain and audit databases for classified information, visits, and clearances.
• Support classified material handling, accountability, and compliance with security classification guides.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs.
• Prepare and review acquisition security documentation and ensure compliance with CDRLs.
• Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and evaluations throughout the program life cycle.

Qualifications

Citizenship : Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance : Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance

Education : Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD.

Certifications : Security +

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Additional Information

Location : Hanscom AFB, MA Travel : May be required at customer discretion

Onsite

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