Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, DoD RMF & CDS Expert

mcbrideconsulting; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting provides a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer role at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. The position emphasizes RMF lead work, system security documentation, and risk management for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center projects.

You will drive RMF implementation, manage eMASS packages, and guide DoD cybersecurity decisions for complex DoD environments while coordinating with government and industry partners.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required with ability to maintain Top Secret clearance.
• 20 years of directly related experience, with 10+ years in RMF.
• Experience taking projects from initial assessment to ATO/ATC and continuous monitoring.
• DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management, and program security experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of system security documentation under RMF across DoD programs.
• Manage RMF activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and continuous monitoring.
• Administer and manage the eMASS system and security packages.
• Provide technical leadership on network/system architecture with cybersecurity focus.
• Support CDS/CSfC and NSA approvals processes.
• Assess vulnerabilities (ACAS/Nessus) and apply STIGs to mitigate risk.
• Develop risk-based mitigation strategies and brief leadership on security tradeoffs.
• Update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and contingency plans; support waivers when needed.
• Provide program security across the lifecycle and maintain classified data systems.
• Advise and collaborate with government leadership; develop cybersecurity awareness training.

Skills

RMF expertise

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk assessment

Policy development

Collaborative skills

Training delivery

Acquisition program security

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

Nessus

STIGs

CDS/CSfC

Job description

McBride Consulting provides a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer role at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. The position emphasizes RMF lead work, system security documentation, and risk management for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center projects.

You will drive RMF implementation, manage eMASS packages, and guide DoD cybersecurity decisions for complex DoD environments while coordinating with government and industry partners.