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Astrion lists this Principal Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity in bedford, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Salary Range: $170-$185,000 annually*
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET
CERTIFICATION: CISSP
TRAVEL: Limited; as needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts 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.
Qualifications / Skills
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance
Education: BS/BA Degree
Years of Experience: 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD
Proficieny in:Risk Management Framework (RMF), with empasis on taking projects from Step 1 to Step 5
Vulnerability Management, Tenable Nessus (ACAS-DoD version of Nessus)
STIGs
CISSP Certification
Preferred Qualifications /Skills
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and USAF CDS-E
Cloud Service Models
Supply Chain Security
NIAP
DoD Policies for Procedures for Cybersecurity
Network Security
Endpoint
DoD Impact Levels
NSA Type 1 encryption
Working with a CSSP - 16th AF
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Cybersecurity & RMF Support
Lead development and review of system security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and security CONOPS in accordance with DoDI , DoDI , MIL-STD-1785, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
Support system and application Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring completeness, quality, and compliance of all artifacts
Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and ongoing continuous monitoring
Administer and manage eMASS system packages
System, Network & Infrastructure Security
Provide technical leadership in network and system architecture design with an emphasis on cybersecurity, including DoD and joint networking environments
Support cross-domain solutions (CDS), Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), and NSA approval processes
Assess and mitigate system, network, and application vulnerabilities, including ACAS scanning and STIG implementation
Recommend security configurations, software changes, and compensating controls to mitigate risk
Risk, Compliance & Policy
Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments across planned and fielded systems
Develop risk-based mitigation strategies and advise leadership on security tradeoffs impacting mission execution
Recommend and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and contingency plans, including disaster recovery
Support waivers and deviations for mandated security controls when required to meet mission performance needs
Program Security & Classified Information Support
Provide acquisition program security support throughout the system lifecycle, including source selections
Maintain and audit classified information databases, visit records, clearance tracking, and classified holdings
Evaluate contractor classified data submissions for compliance with System Security Classification Guides (SSCGs)
Update security classification guides and prepare acquisition security documentation
Leadership, Collaboration & Training
Advise government leadership on cybersecurity design, implementation, and compliance
Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders to achieve RMF authorization approvals
Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training programs
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Worksite address
bedford, MA, 01730, US
Who can apply
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