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McBride International

Cybersecurity Engineer

northern, KY

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McBride International lists this Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for aCybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 +

Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.

Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.

Expereinece with systems analysis and eMASS

Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.

Technical Skills

STIG compliance

Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.

DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance.

System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.

DoD cloud infrastructure security.

Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.

Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.

PKI management and access control.

Classified material handling and accountability.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.

Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability to evolving program requirements and security challenges.

Additional Information

Location: Tinker AFB, OK

On-Site

401(k)

Dentalinsurance

Healthinsurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referralprogram

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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