Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA to lead RMF-driven security documentation and A&A activities. You will oversee RMF implementation, ATO processes, and continuous monitoring, working with DoD and Air Force stakeholders.

The role requires Top Secret clearance, CISSP certification, and extensive DoD experience in cybersecurity across system and network domains.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen required.
• Top Secret clearance must be maintainable.
• BS/BA degree required with DoD background.
• 20 years in the field, 10+ in DoD, with strong RMF and vulnerability mgmt experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF documentation and security planning per DoD standards.
• Support A&A activities and ensure artifact quality/compliance.
• Manage RMF implementation, ATO/ATC, and continuous monitoring.
• Provide leadership in cybersecurity across system/network domains.

Skills

RMF

Vulnerability mgmt

STIGs

DoD experience

TS clearance

Education

BS/BA Degree

CISSP Certification

Tools

Nessus (ACAS-DoD)

eMASS

Job description

Overview

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Salary Range: $170-$185,000 annually*

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET

CERTIFICATION: CISSP

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts 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.

Qualifications / Skills

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance
• Education: BS/BA Degree
• Years of Experience: 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD
• Proficieny in:
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications /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

Responsibilities

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