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Astrion

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

lincoln, MA

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Astrion lists this Principal Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity in lincoln, 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*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

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 have a 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 DoDProficieny 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

lincoln, MA, 01773, US

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