Cybersecurity Engineer

McBride International; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride Consulting seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to support AFLCMC/ES at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on RMF A&A, system security documentation, and DoD cyber policy adherence. On-site position with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, and security policy guidance.

The candidate will work with government and contractor teams to ensure authorization and continuous compliance, while maintaining classified information handling procedures and training.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Active Secret clearance required and must be maintainable.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree and 7+ years in the field, 3+ in DoD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review system security artifacts (SSMPs, PPAs, SARs, OPSEC plans).
• Support RMF A&A activities ensuring DoD/Air Force compliance.
• Manage user accounts, PKI, and access control.
• Implement security updates and vulnerability remediation per DoD requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend security policies and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve RMF A&A approval.
• Maintain databases for classified information and compliance with security guides.

Skills

Security+

RMF implementation

A&A processes

DoD cybersecurity

PKI management

Effective communication

Independence & multitasking

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

eMASS

STIG compliance

Job description

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 08/07/2026

McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division'smission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

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

Duties include, but not limited to:

Assist in the development of security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and other required system security engineering artifacts.

Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.

Manage system user accounts, ports/protocols, PKI requirements, and access control lists.

Implement and track system security updates, configurations, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD requirements.

Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; recommend security policies, contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures.

Participate in system/network design to ensure alignment with security policies.

Provide leadership in analyzing and integrating cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.

Review and assess the implementation of RMF security controls across system architecture, documentation, and design artifacts.

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval by all Authorizing Officials.

Maintain and audit databases for classified information, visits, and clearances.

Support classified material handling, accountability, and compliance with security classification guides.

Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs.

Prepare and review acquisition security documentation and ensure compliance with CDRLs.

Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and evaluations throughout the program life cycle.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD.

Certifications: Security +

Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.

Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.

• Expereinece with systems analysis and eMASS

Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.

Technical Skills

• STIG compliance

Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.

DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance.

System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.

DoD cloud infrastructure security.

Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.

Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.

PKI management and access control.

Classified material handling and accountability.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.

Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability to evolving program requirements and security challenges.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA On-Site

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.