Senior Personnel Cybersecurity

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems seeks a Personnel Cybersecurity Specialist for on-site work at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will ensure DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements are met across programs and support RMF, PKI, and certification standards throughout the contract period.

You will advise leadership, implement RMF controls, and enforce DoD/AF cybersecurity policies to protect information systems and warfighter capabilities.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen
• Clearance: active Secret clearance is required
• Education: BA/BS in a technical field plus 15 years in the discipline (5 in DoD) or 20 years with relevant certifications
• IAM II level certification is required
• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% of personnel delivering cybersecurity services are certified per DoD 8570.01-M standards
• Ensure compliance with DoDI 8500.01, AFI 33-200 and related guidance
• Support RMF implementation and PKI-enabled capabilities for DoD IT
• Assist with A&A activities, artifacts, and accreditation under RMF
• Promote security awareness and adherence to policies and procedures
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems
• Perform ISSE/ISSM/ISSO duties per DoD/AF guidance
• Support system design with security policy implementation
• Gather, analyze, and preserve evidence for cyber investigations
• Provide governance to protect systems, networks, and data

Skills

DoD policies knowledge

RMF implementation

PKI expertise

Cybersecurity governance

Clear communication

Education

BA/BS degree with DoD experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Personnel Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure system and application deliverables meet all Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force cybersecurity requirements. This role requires strict adherence to DoD and Air Force policies, frameworks, and certification standards throughout the contract period, including RMF and PKI implementation.

This is a full time on-site position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Job Locations

US-MA-Hanscom AFB

Job Details

Job ID: 2026-9207

Category: Cybersecurity

Type: Full Time

Biweekly Hours: 80

Location Name: Hanscom AFB

Salary Minimum: USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&A) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Ensure 100% of personnel delivering cybersecurity services are certified per DoD 8570.01-M standards.
• Ensure all system and application deliverables comply with DoDI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity) and AFI 33-200 (Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management).
• Support implementation and compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and AFI 33-210 regarding the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology.
• Support activities in accordance with DoDI 8520.02 to enable PKI-supported capabilities (biometrics, encryption, digital signatures, identification, and authentication).
• Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.
• Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
• Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
• Perform the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

Education: BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD; OR

• 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 years must be in the DoD.

Certifications: IAM II Level Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8520.02
• Hands-on experience implementing RMF in DoD environments
• Expertise in PKI/PK enabling capabilities and compliance
• Familiarity with cybersecurity-related CDRLs and documentation standards

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex DoD policies and regulations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Onsite

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities