Cybersecurity & Cyber Operations with Security Clearance

AFORGE LLC; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AFORGE LLC is seeking cybersecurity professionals to support mission systems across classified government environments. Bedford MA based roles involve cyber defense, threat intelligence, security engineering, vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring enterprise systems, performing vulnerability assessments, and supporting RMF/NIST/compliance. Relevant certifications and experience with SIEM and endpoint protection are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience supporting classified environments is preferred.
• Security+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and security monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and secure enterprise systems and networks.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Support incident response and cyber investigations.
• Develop security architectures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering activities.
• Support compliance with RMF, NIST, DoD, and IC security requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cyber resiliency.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessments

Security engineering

Risk mitigation

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Security monitoring

Job description

Location: National Capital Area, Bedford MA, Various CONUS Locations

Employment Type: Full-Time W2 or 1099

Salary Range: $110,000–$220,000 annually, depending on seniority, experience, technical expertise, education, and qualifications.

Security Clearance: An active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance is required. Some positions may require eligibility for SCI access or the ability to obtain additional customer-specific clearances.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet all customer security requirements. We are seeking Cybersecurity professionals to support mission systems across classified government environments. Successful candidates will contribute to cyber defense, threat intelligence, security engineering, vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber operations.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Monitor and secure enterprise systems and networks.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Support incident response and cyber investigations.
• Develop security architectures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering activities.
• Support compliance with RMF, NIST, DoD, and IC security requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cyber resiliency.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience supporting classified environments.
• Security+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and security monitoring.