Cybersecurity Engineer

McBride; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 the U.S. Air Force Kessel Run division at Offutt AFB, NE, with potential remote work. The role focuses on RMF, DoD cybersecurity, and continuous monitoring across applications and networks.

You will coordinate with government and contractor teams to maintain secure systems and meet DoD requirements. Responsibilities include enforcing DoD cybersecurity policies, managing access control, and supporting A&A efforts.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required
• Secret level DoD clearance preferred or required
• 3+ years in DoD with cybersecurity focus
• STIG compliance and RMF experience
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Carry out ISSO duties per DoDI 8510.01 and enforce Air Force cybersecurity policies
• Maintain required cybersecurity certifications and ensure user clearance/training
• Manage user access docs, accounts, ports/protocols, and ACLs
• Ensure compliance with DoD security configurations (STIGs) and manage configurations
• Identify and remediate security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks
• Support RMF A&A activities with quality documentation
• Develop security documentation (SSP, PPPs, OPSEC plans, SRAs, CONOPS)
• Manage security updates, patches, and tracking for DoD requirements
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and security evaluations
• Advise on security policies, disaster recovery, and risk-based strategies
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and integrate security into goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve authorization under RMF

Skills

RMF

DoD cybersecurity

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Security policy

Communication

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

Omaha, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

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 providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.

Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Kessel Run technologies make up the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, the systems-of-systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than our adversaries. The Division architects and acquires the means to connect weapon systems with warfighters and decision makers to enable the warfighter to win against the pacing challenge in an era of great power competition.

This is a full time position located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and does have the ability to be worked remotely.

Responsibilities:

Duties includ e, but not limited to:

• Carry out ISSO duties per DoDI 8510.01 and enforce all applicable Air Force cybersecurity policies and countermeasures.
  
• Maintain required cybersecurity certifications and ensure users meet clearance, training, and access requirements.
  
• Manage user access documentation, account requests, ports/protocols, and access control lists.
  
• Ensure compliance with DoD security configuration guidelines (e.g., STIGs, SRGs) and oversee system configuration management activities.
  
• Identify, report, and coordinate remediation of security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks.
  
• Support RMF Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to DoD and Air Force requirements.
  
• Develop and support security-focused documentation including SSPs, PPPs, OPSEC Plans, SRAs, CONOPS, vulnerability analyses, and other system security engineering artifacts.
  
• Manage system security updates, patches, and configuration tracking in accordance with DoD requirements.
  
• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, reviews, and security evaluations for planned and operational systems.
  
• Recommend security policies, contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures, and risk-based strategies.
  
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and ensure security principles are embedded in organizational goals.
  
• Participate in system and network design to ensure correct implementation of security requirements.
  
• Obtain required cybersecurity exceptions, waivers, and deviations when necessary.
  
• Support evidence gathering and preservation for security investigations.
  
• Provide technical cybersecurity guidance across supported systems and evaluate system designs against requirements.
  
• Collaborate with Government and commercial stakeholders to achieve authorization from all Authorizing Officials under RMF.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field

Years of experience: 3+ years of experience with 3+ years of experience in the DoD

• 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
  

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: Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with the possibility of remote

• 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.