Cybersecurity Specialist, Senior

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist supporting the Rapid Sustainment Office, at Beavercreek, Ohio. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Is responsible for performing RMF activities leading to system RMF acceptance IAW DoDI 8510.01, NIST 800-series special publications, USAF policy and instructions, and guidance as applicable on RSO IT systems in networked, stand-alone, and cloud configurations. Utilize C&A experience, including RMF, of Air Force and DoD information systems. Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures, and reviewing IT security requirements to 278 determine impact to existing procedures. Execute RMF system requirements, be capable of identifying vulnerabilities and risks of IT systems, and be able to write necessary get-well plans for any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected, recommending solutions with little or no supervision. Accomplish system categorization, security control selection, security control implementation, security control assessment, and security control monitoring, including, but not limited to, accomplishing the RMF steps as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 on a system-by-system basis. Develop, review, and update the necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system as required. Apply the currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each system within the DoD environment. Coordinate RMF tasks associated with the effort with the RSO cybersecurity lead. Comply with DoD and AF RMF policies including, but not limited to, the following: DoDI 8500.01 – Cybersecurity, DoDI 8510.01; Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology, DoD 8570.01M; Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management, CNSSI 1253; Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems, NIST 800-series Special Publications (SP), Computer Security, including SP 800-53; Security Controls and Assessment Procedures for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and Air Force Instruction Series 17 Cyberspace.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Active Secret Clearance
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD. OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD. OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.
Network Security – Configuring and monitoring firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs to protect network infrastructure.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) – Using tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel to analyze logs and detect threats.
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing – Identifying and mitigating security weaknesses using tools like Nessus, Nmap, or Metasploit.
Communication – Explaining complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaboration – Working closely with IT teams, developers, and leadership to implement security measures and respond to threats.
Analytical Thinking – Assessing risks and interpreting data to make informed security decisions.

Responsibilities

Performing RMF activities leading to system RMF acceptance
Implementing and enforcing IT security policies and procedures
Executing RMF system requirements
Identifying vulnerabilities and risks of IT systems
Writing necessary get-well plans for any deficiencies
Accomplishing system categorization, security control selection, security control implementation, security control assessment, and security control monitoring
Developing, reviewing, and updating the necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system
Applying the currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each system within the DoD environment
Coordinating RMF tasks associated with the effort with the RSO cybersecurity lead
Complying with DoD and AF RMF policies