Cybersecurity Engineer, Principal - TS

DCS Corp; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support the AFLCMC/ESG in Bedford, MA. The role focuses on RMF across system security documentation, A&A activities, and continuous monitoring, with DoD‑level collaboration and leadership.

You will lead risk assessment, policy development, and security controls across cyber domains, ensuring mission readiness while coordinating with government and industry partners. Strong clearance and DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree required with extensive related DoD experience.
• Strong RMF expertise and ability to manage ATO/ATC processes.
• Experience implementing and auditing STIGs and vulnerability management.
• CISSP certification or equivalent security credential preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of system security documentation per DoD guidance.
• Support RMF A&A activities and ensure artifact quality and compliance.
• Oversee RMF implementation including ATO/ATC and continuous monitoring.
• Administer and manage security tooling and classification processes.
• Provide cybersecurity leadership and collaboration with government and contractor stakeholders.

Skills

RMF

Vulnerability Management

STIGs

CISSP Certification

U.S. Citizenship

Top Secret Clearance

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

Nessus (ACAS-DoD)

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.