Cyber Security Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This full-time role requires DoD cybersecurity expertise, RMF, and secure PKI-enabled capabilities for biometrics, digital signatures, and encryption.

You will ensure compliance with DoD/AF cybersecurity policies, including DoDI 8500.01 and AFI 17-130, and participate in certification and accreditation activities, risk management, and system audits to protect mission-critical

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cyber security or information assurance, including DoD environment.
• Certification and accreditation (C&A), assessment and authorization (A&A), and RMF experience.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and analysis using automated tools and vulnerability management systems.
• Knowledge of intrusion prevention and network access control tools/systems.
• Understanding of DoD/air force security standards (DIACAP, FISMA, NIST, OMB).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all system and application deliverables meet DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force C&A/A&A/RMF policies.
• Support PKI-related capabilities for biometrics, digital signatures, encryption, identification and authentication.
• Communicate security requirements with stakeholders across levels of the organization.

Skills

Cyber security

Information assurance

Vulnerability scanning

Intrusion prevention

Network access control

Security risk assessment

Technical communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide security support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies
• Ensure that all system deliverables comply with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy, specifically DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity, and AFI 17-130, Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force Certification and Accreditation policies, specifically Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Systems, and AFI 17-101, The Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force Information Technology.
• Support activities and meet the requirements of DoDI 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling, in order to achieve standardized, PKI-supported capabilities for biometrics, digital signatures, encryption, identification and authentication.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in cyber security or information assurance including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Experience with the certification and accreditation (C&A), assessment and authorization (A&A), and RMF. Significant experience in vulnerability scanning and analysis, including the use of automated tools and vulnerability management systems. Knowledge of intrusion prevention and network access control tools/systems. Must have experience with acquisition and sustainment. Understanding of system audit principles and security risk assessment. Must have a solid understanding of network infrastructure and mission assurance. Familiar with Federal government and DOD standards for IA/security including DIACAP, FISMA, NIST, and OMB. Must have solid communications skills and be capable of working with all levels of an organization. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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