Senior Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Systems Cybersecurity Engineer for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA. This full-time role supports the AFLCMC/HNA and includes RMF implementation, A&A activities, and the development of an organizational cybersecurity program.

Requires a Master’s or Doctorate and a DoD Secret clearance, with at least ten years of relevant experience, including five in the DoD. Hanscom AFB location with nationwide support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field.
• Ten years of experience in the respective technical discipline, five of which must be in the DoD; substitutions may apply.
• Current DoD Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ISSO duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 and 8500.01 for assigned systems.
• Support implementation of the RMF.
• Assist AO in risk-based decision making.
• Develop and maintain an IS security program and policies for the area.
• Support A&A activities and ensure RMF compliance.
• Maintain repository for cybersecurity documentation.
• Monitor policy compliance and address issues.
• Develop plans, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Facilitate division meetings and strategic planning.

Skills

Ten years of experience

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Master's or Doctorate in a related field

Job description

Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Overview

Senior Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Cybersecurity Engineer for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract, supporting the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom, AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-Time; salaried

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field
• Years of Experience: Ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD. Two additional years of directly related experience with proper certifications may substitute for the Master’s degree. A total of 15 years of directly related experience (8 DoD) may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
• Current Required Security Clearance: DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Certified in accordance with DoDD 8140 and DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, standards
• Experience performing work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools

Responsibilities

• Perform ISSO duties as outlined in Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 and DoDI 8500.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Support implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Assist AO in making informed, credible, risk-based decisions.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems (ISs) security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility.
• 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., RMF).
• Maintain a repository for all organizational or system-level cybersecurity-related documentation.
• Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policy, as appropriate, and review the results of such monitoring.
• Report and resolve security issues/violations.
• Develop, review, and approve plans, schedules, and other technical documentation.
• Facilitate and support Division meetings/reviews, team building, and strategic planning.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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