Cybersecurity Engineer

mcbrideconsulting; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the C3C/Kessel Run division for the Air Force. The role focuses on implementing DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF A&A, and secure DoD cloud infrastructure, with on-site work at Offutt AFB and optional remote work.

You will perform ISSO duties, drive security documentation, manage patches, and coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to obtain authorization from Authorizing Officials.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen required.
• Clearance: Secret level clearance required and maintainable.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Years of experience: 3+ years with DoD experience.
• Understanding of DoD cloud infrastructure and Agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ISSO duties per DoDI 8510.01 and enforce Air Force cybersecurity policies.
• Support RMF Authorization & Accreditation activities with documentation.
• Develop SSPs, PPPs, CONOPS, and vulnerability analyses.
• Manage system security updates and configuration tracking per DoD requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and security evaluations for systems.
• Collaborate with government and contractors to achieve Authorization.

Skills

STIG compliance

RMF implementation

DoD cybersecurity policies

A&A processes

DoD cloud security

Agile/DevSecOps

Security risk assessments

PKI management

Access control

Education

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

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

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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance