Cybersecurity Engineer, Journeyman - Secret

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support AFLCMC/ES at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on RMF/A&A, security documentation, and implementing DoD cybersecurity requirements across the ESS portfolio.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, PKI and access control management, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval. Requires Active Secret clearance and DoD experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program with at least 7 years in DoD, 3 of which in DoD.
• Security+ certification.
• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review system security artifacts (SSMP, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC, etc.).
• Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation processes per DoD/A&A requirements.
• Manage system accounts, PKI, access controls, and vulnerability remediation per DoD rules.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and recommend security policies and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to obtain RMF A&A approvals and maintain classified material handling.

Skills

RMF implementation

Security+ Certification

PKI management

DoD cloud security

Security documentation

Vulnerability remediation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

eMASS

STIG

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Job description

DCS 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.

Essential Job Functions:

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.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance

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.

Security+ Certification

Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.

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

Experience with systems analysis and eMASS

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.

Salary Range $90,220-$185,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

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