Cyber Security Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to provide security support for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position, requiring DoD experience and a Secret clearance.

You will ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies, RMF, and PKI-enabled security capabilities across system deliverables and assessments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in cyber security or information assurance, including at least 3 years in a DoD environment.
• Experience with certification and accreditation (C&A), assessment and authorization (A&A), and RMF.
• Familiar with DoD/FISMA/NIST/OMB standards and security risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system and application deliverables meet DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy (DoDI 8500.01) and AFI 17-130.
• Ensure compliance with RMF and related DoD directives (DoDI 8510.01, AFI 17-101).
• Support PKI-enabled capabilities for biometrics, digital signatures, encryption, and authentication.

Skills

Cyber security

Information assurance

Vulnerability scanning

Vulnerability management

Intrusion prevention

Network access control

Security clearance

Communications

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled