Cybersecurity Engineer (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks Cybersecurity Engineers for an onsite role at WPAFB, OH. This evergreen position aims to engage candidates across numerous future openings within the ISR/SOF Directorate, focusing on national security initiatives. Required qualifications include US citizenship, a relevant degree, and an appropriate security clearance. Competitive salaries and career growth opportunities will be available. Applicants are encouraged to apply for this impactful role in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance needed.
• IAT level 3 certification required.
• 7 years (Journeyman), 25 years (Senior/Principal) of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cybersecurity guidance to program engineers.
• Document system architectures for cyber analysis.
• Conduct technical evaluations on vendors' proposals.

Skills

Weapons system cybersecurity guidance

Knowledge of systems engineering principles

Network architecture analysis

Risk management process

Technical evaluation of vendor proposals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition

This is an evergreen position designed to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.

Odyssey Systems is recruiting to fill Cybersecurity Engineers of all levels supporting the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Program description:

The ISR/SOF Directorate has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for equipping ISR & SOF warfighters to dominate the battlespace. Applicants will benefit from competitive salaries, career growth, and a unique ability to positively impact national security on a global scale!

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide expert weapons system cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to program engineers, program managers, acquisition security program executive officer, Milestone Decision Authority (MDA), and AO.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, network architecture analysis, verification and validation of requirements, and understanding the risk management process and understanding of the operational context of weapon systems employment is critical.
• Execute risk reduction-based policies and procedures and develop system specific comprehensive cybersecurity processes to include implementation of continuous monitoring.
• Document system architectures, utilizing original equipment manufacturer documentation and system interface specifications, to support the cyber analysis, identification, selection, and tailoring of security and privacy controls necessary to protect the system.
• Provide expert level evaluation of designs and proposed implementation solutions to defend weapon systems and critical networks against malicious and non-malicious exploitation throughout the full acquisition lifecycle of portfolio programs.
• Review and propose technical recommendations at both the strategic and operational levels regarding critical technologies requiring protection, Program Protection Plans (PPP), and anti-tamper (AT) plans, cyber findings, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Conduct technical evaluations on vendors' proposals to ensure that cybersecurity requirements are properly addressed

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance: Secret or Top Secret (TS)

Certifications: IAT level 3

Minimum Qualifications:

• Journeyman: Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Senior: Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
• Principal: Master’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret or Top Secret (TS) clearance

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite at WPAFB, OH.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities