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Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

DCS Corp Bedford, MA (Onsite) Full-Time

Phalanx Griffon (PG) is a top‑priority, open‑architecture airborne node that stitches warfighter data into the DAF BATTLE NETWORK. As Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be the program’s authority on securing Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch operations throughout Major Release 2 (FY 25‑27). Your zero‑trust designs, continuous‑ATO tooling, and cross‑domain safeguards will decide when PG can fly—and fight—in contested environments.

Essential Job Functions

Cyber Strategy & Governance

  • Own the PG Cybersecurity Strategy, System Security Plan (SSP), and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
  • Align all efforts with NIST 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and Air Force Zero‑Trust Reference Architecture.
  • Chair cyber risk boards; brief metrics & burn‑downs to SES/GO stakeholders.

    • RMF & Continuous ATO

  • Lead the PG Risk Management Framework (RMF) process from categorization through authorization; shepherd artifacts in eMASS.
  • Stand up automated compliance scans (ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, Tanium) integrated with the DevSecOps pipeline; deliver continuous‑ATO dashboards.

    • Secure DevSecOps & Supply‑Chain Risk

  • Embed S‑BOM analysis, container hardening, and code‑signing into Smith’s 90‑day software release cadence.
  • Evaluate third‑party components for supply‑chain threats; drive mitigations and waivers.

    • Cross‑Domain & Crypto Engineering

  • Develop guard rulesets and data‑flow enforcement for Multi‑Level Security (MLS) cross‑domain solutions.
  • Coordinate Type‑1 crypto key‑management plans with NSA; author KOV‑11 / SKL handling procedures.

    • Vulnerability Management & Incident Response

  • Conduct penetration tests and red‑team exercises on Integration SIL builds; track findings to closure.
  • Draft and rehearse PG‑specific incident‑response / hunt‑forward playbooks for Watch operations.

    • Platform & Flight‑Test Support

  • Generate “cyber annexes” for AF Form 1067s, Safety‑of‑Flight packages, and Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT).
  • Deploy secure configs on flight hardware; provide on‑site cyber assurance during ground & flight events.

    • Mentorship & Culture

  • Coach engineers on secure‑by‑design principles, STIG implementation, and zero‑trust concepts.
  • Foster a DevSecOps, fail‑fast mindset inside classified environments.

    • Required Skills:

    Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

    B.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (M.S. preferred) and 12 + years securing DoD or IC C4ISR/avionics systems; at least 5 years as the lead cybersecurity engineer or ISSM.

    Active TS/SCI clearance.

    Hands‑on mastery of RMF, NIST 800‑53, DISA STIGs, SCAP/ACAS, and eMASS workflows.

    Experience designing or accrediting cross‑domain solutions and Type‑1 crypto architectures.

    Working knowledge of container security, IaC (Ansible/Terraform), and DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Iron Bank).

    Desired Skills:

    DoD 8570/8140 IAM/IASAE Level III certification (CISSP‑ISSEP, CISM, GSLC, etc.).

    Prior involvement in ABMS, CJADC2, OMS/UCI, or tactical data‑link programs.

    Familiarity with zero‑trust enforcement for SATCOM, SDR, and software‑defined networking environments.

    Red‑team / pen‑test credentials (OSCP, GXPN, CEH) and experience authoring mitigations.

    Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification.

    Pay Range and Benefits: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

    The proposed salary range for this position is:

    Salary Range: $87,934 - $205,188

    At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

    Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

    Learn more about our benefits here: 

    DCS Corp Benefits
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    Job Snapshot

    Employee Type

    Full-Time

    Location

    Bedford, MA (Onsite)

    Job Type

    Other

    Experience

    Not Specified

    Date Posted

    04/18/2025

    Job ID

    7118

    Security Clearance Level

    None

    Remote

    No

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