Cybersecurity Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Bedford, MA

122d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is continually seeking qualified Cybersecurity professionals to support current and future opportunities at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This Evergreen position is intended to identify and engage talent for anticipated openings across a variety of cybersecurity disciplines supporting Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. Cybersecurity professionals support the protection of DoD information systems through the implementation of cybersecurity policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, security engineering principles, and compliance activities. Responsibilities may span system security engineering, authorization and accreditation, vulnerability management, security documentation, classified information protection, and cybersecurity program support. This requisition is being used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for anticipated future opportunities. Submission to this position does not indicate that a current opening exists. Candidates who meet the qualifications may be contacted as positions become available that align with their skills, experience, clearance level, and location preferences.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance
Security + certification

Nice To Haves

TS clearance
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
CISSP certification
Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

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.