Cybersecurity Engineer, Principal - TS

DCS Corp; Bedford (AL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support the AFLCMC/ESG at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role focuses on cybersecurity design, RMF implementation, and program security across DoD platforms.

Ideal candidates bring extensive RMF experience, DoD policy expertise, and Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to lead cross-domain and network security initiatives in complex environments. The position offers full-time commitment with competitive compensation, benefits, and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• BS/BA Degree plus 20 years of related experience, 10 years in the DoD.
• Must have the ability to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of system security documentation in accordance with DoD directives.
• Support RMF A&A activities and ensure artifact quality and compliance.
• Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC and continuous monitoring.
• Administer and manage eMASS system packages.
• Provide cybersecurity leadership for DoD/CDS environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve RMF authorization approvals.

Skills

RMF

Vulnerability Management

Cross Domain Solutions

DoD Policies

CISSP Certification

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

eMASS

ACAS/Nessus

STIGs

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but not limited to:

Cybersecurity & RMF Support

Lead development and review of system security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and security CONOPS in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 8510.01, MIL-STD-1785, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework

Support system and application Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring completeness, quality, and compliance of all artifacts

Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and ongoing continuous monitoring

Administer and manage eMASS system packages

System, Network & Infrastructure Security

Provide technical leadership in network and system architecture design with an emphasis on cybersecurity, including DoD and joint networking environments

Support cross-domain solutions (CDS), Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), and NSA approval processes

Assess and mitigate system, network, and application vulnerabilities, including ACAS scanning and STIG implementation

Recommend security configurations, software changes, and compensating controls to mitigate risk

Risk, Compliance & Policy

Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments across planned and fielded systems

Develop risk-based mitigation strategies and advise leadership on security tradeoffs impacting mission execution

Recommend and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and contingency plans, including disaster recovery

Support waivers and deviations for mandated security controls when required to meet mission performance needs

Program Security & Classified Information Support

Provide acquisition program security support throughout the system lifecycle, including source selections

Maintain and audit classified information databases, visit records, clearance tracking, and classified holdings

Evaluate contractor classified data submissions for compliance with System Security Classification Guides (SSCGs)

Update security classification guides and prepare acquisition security documentation

Leadership, Collaboration & Training

Advise government leadership on cybersecurity design, implementation, and compliance

Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders to achieve RMF authorization approvals

Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training programs

Required Skills:

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

BS/BA Degree plus 20 years of directly related experience, 10 years of which must be in the DoD.

Must have a be able to maintain a Top-Secret Level Clearance.

• Risk Management Framework (RMF), with empasis on taking projects from Step 1 to Step 5

• Vulnerability Management, Tenable Nessus (ACAS-DoD version of Nessus)

• STIGs

• CISSP Certification

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and USAF CDS-E

• Cloud Service Models

• Supply Chain Security

• NIAP

• DoD Policies for Procedures for Cybersecurity

• Network Security

• Endpoint

• DoD Impact Levels

• NSA Type 1 encryption

• Working with a CSSP - 16th AF

Pay Range and Benefits: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $123,639 - $210,000

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.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.