Cybersecurity, Journeyman - Secret

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist with development of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-STD 1785, DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and DoDI 8510.01.

Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) effort to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Update, monitor, and manage information in systems for the program office.

Process and manage system user account requests and process tools.

Process and manage system port/protocol and access control list requirements.

Process and manage system Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) identification and authorization requirements.

Manage the distribution, implementation, remediation, and tracking of system security updates and configurations as required by the DoD.

Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.

Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs.

Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ vision and goals.

Conduct systems security evaluations, audits and reviews.

Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.

Recommend initial, or updates to, software and configurations to new or existing system security mechanisms.

Obtain waivers to mandated security mechanisms/policies which would be detrimental to system performance and impact the system’s mission.

Facilitate the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computers.

Provide leadership assistance in the analysis of the design, development, integration, implementation and testing of cybersecurity requirements.

Develop risk-based strategies to address identified gaps.

Review, analyze, and assess implementations of cybersecurity (i.e.  RMF security controls) throughout the open systems architecture and associated services, derived requirements specifications, design documents & design implementation.

Collaborate with stakeholders (Government and commercial) to ensure the system is approved by all Authorizing Officials via the RMF A&A process.

Provide technical advice in the area of systems security across all systems and supports.

Travel may be required per the customer's discretion. 

Required Skills:

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

A High School Diploma plus 16 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance.

Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.

Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.

Possess the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics.

Travel may be required per the customer's discretion. 

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD.

Salary Range: $82,004-$100,000

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.

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