Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Zohorecruit; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dentalinsurance

Healthinsurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referralprogram

Job summary

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to AFLCMC/ESG at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on vulnerability management, security policy implementation, and cyber security operations in a DoD environment.

The position requires active DoD-level security clearance, DoD cybersecurity knowledge, and experience with RMF, eMASS, and CI/CD pipelines. It is a full-time on-site role at Hanscom AFB.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to maintain security clearance.
• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain ACAS components and related security tools.
• Schedule and execute vulnerability scans; analyze results for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Perform system administration tasks for ACAS servers and databases and support remediation efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance

Agile / DevSecOps

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

eMASS

RMF

Job description

Hanscom Afb, United States

McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 AFB, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS components, including Nessus scanners, SecurityCenter/Tenable.sc, and Nessus Network Monitor (NNM)/Tenable.asm.
  
• Assist in scheduling and executing vulnerability scans using Nessus scanners.
  
• Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
  

Direct DISA STIG-based configuration hardening across multi-classification networks

• Assist with compliance assessments against DoW standards and internal security policies.
  
• Generate reports on vulnerability status, compliance posture, and remediation progress.
  
• Collaborate with system administrators to facilitate vulnerability remediation efforts.
  
• Assist with system administration tasks for ACAS servers and databases.
  

Manage cybersecurity incident reporting and conduct root‑cause analysis

Develop corrective action plans and maintain POA&Ms

• Stay up to date on the latest vulnerability trends and security threats.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance

• CISSP Certification
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10-15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoD.

Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.

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

• Experience with systems analysis and eMASS
  

Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.

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.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.

Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability to evolving program requirements and security challenges.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.