Cybersecurity Engineer (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Odyssey is building a pipeline of qualified Cybersecurity Engineering Support professionals at various levels for future opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. There may not be an immediate opening; candidates may be considered for future positions based on their qualifications and program needs. The role supports DoD weapon systems by helping ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient, working with program teams, senior leaders, and cybersecurity authorities on system protection, risk management, and authorization activities. The position is based at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Work may be onsite, hybrid, or remote, and travel may be up to 33% for site visits and technical reviews as program needs require. This evergreen requisition is not currently tied to a specific contract and is intended to identify candidates for future opportunities across Odyssey’s acquisition and program management support portfolio.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
Must hold a current Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Journeyman (level 2): Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of related experience, including 3 years in the DoD; or 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the DoD.
Senior (level 3): Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in the DoD; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of related experience, including 5 years in the DoD; or 15 years of directly related experience, including 8 years in the DoD.
Principal (level 4): Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and at least 20 years of related experience, including 12 years in the DoD; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of related experience, including 15 years in the DoD; or 30 years of directly related experience, including 20 years in the DoD.
Ability to obtain and maintain required IAT/IAM certification(s) within one year.
Experience with DoD acquisition processes related to acquisition platform and sensor cybersecurity engineering.
Understanding of RMF and cybersecurity strategies to ensure weapon systems meet cyber-resiliency and Systems Security Engineering (SSE) criteria.
Experience in cybersecurity engineering within DoD or similar environments.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, network architecture analysis, verification and validation of requirements, risk management, and the operational context of weapon systems employment.
Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Current TS/SCI clearance.
Current IAT and/or IAM certification.

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity engineering activities across the system lifecycle.
Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including preparing authorization to operate (ATO)-related documents and technical reports.
Review system designs, architectures, and vendor proposals for cybersecurity compliance.
Identify risks and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
Support supply chain risk assessments and system protection planning.
Participate in working groups, reviews, and coordination meetings.
Ensure project documentation includes required cybersecurity elements.