USAF - ACAS Engineer

cFocus Software Incorporated; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

cFocus Software seeks an ACAS Engineer to support the United States Air Force (USAF). The position is on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

You will configure, operate, and maintain enterprise vulnerability scanning, coordinate remediation with system owners, and produce CORA-based vulnerability reports for authorization activities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience administering ACAS or comparable enterprise vulnerability assessment tools, including scan configuration, scheduling, credentialed scanning, and reporting.
• Ability to diagnose scan failures and authentication issues, assess coverage, validate findings, and verify remediation through follow‑up scanning.
• Working knowledge of enterprise networks, server operating systems, applications, virtual infrastructure, and cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience interpreting vulnerability findings and coordinating patching, secure configuration changes, and STIG remediation with technical teams.
• Ability to prepare accurate vulnerability reports, maintain assessment records, and provide technical evidence for cybersecurity compliance and authorization activities.
• Clear communication skills for explaining findings, coordinating remediation, and working with system owners and operations personnel.]

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain assigned ACAS and Government-approved enterprise vulnerability scanning capabilities, following approved designs, security baselines, and change procedures.
• Perform weekly vulnerability scans of DC3 networks and applications. Coordinate credentialed scanning across scoped IT and operational technology assets, including approved scan windows and access arrangements.
• Maintain scan scope and asset coverage records; identify missed assets, failed scans, and authentication problems, and coordinate corrective action to improve coverage.
• Analyze scan results, validate findings, investigate suspected false positives, and prioritize vulnerabilities for remediation in coordination with system owners and cybersecurity personnel.
• Prepare and submit the Vulnerability Report using the CORA scoring model to the Government no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time every Friday. Check report accuracy, completeness, and technical quality before submission.
• Track identified vulnerabilities through remediation and verification. Recommend corrective actions, coordinate patching and secure configuration changes, and perform follow‑up scans to validate closure.
• Support continuous vulnerability monitoring and secure configuration management. Provide findings and technical evidence for compliance reviews and security posture reporting.
• Coordinate with systems administrators and engineers to support timely remediation of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and implementation of Government‑directed security requirements.
• Support the automated Vulnerability Management Program through approved CI/CD workflows, scan analysis, remediation recommendations, and patch verification.
• Support Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code processes by evaluating security findings and proposed changes before authorized deployment to production.
• Assist with enterprise scanning engine deployment for Initial Operational Capability (IOC), due 180 calendar days after the transition‑in period, and support continued scanning during NOC/SOC sustainment.
• Provide vulnerability data, scan records, and technical evidence supporting Risk Management Framework assessments and Authorization to Operate or continuous ATO activities.
• Maintain scanning procedures and troubleshooting documentation.
• Coordinate with NOC, SOC, and incident response personnel when findings indicate potential compromise or urgent security exposure.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

BS in CS/IT or related field

ACAS administration

Vulnerability scanning & reporting

Network and enterprise knowledge

Remediation coordination

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

ACAS

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a ACAS Engineer to join our program supporting the United States Air Force (USAF). This position is on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD. This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience administering ACAS or comparable enterprise vulnerability assessment tools, including scan configuration, scheduling, credentialed scanning, and reporting.
• Ability to diagnose scan failures and authentication issues, assess coverage, validate findings, and verify remediation through follow‑up scanning.
• Working knowledge of enterprise networks, server operating systems, applications, virtual infrastructure, and cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience interpreting vulnerability findings and coordinating patching, secure configuration changes, and STIG remediation with technical teams.
• Ability to prepare accurate vulnerability reports, maintain assessment records, and provide technical evidence for cybersecurity compliance and authorization activities.
• Clear communication skills for explaining findings, coordinating remediation, and working with system owners and operations personnel.

Duties:

• Configure, operate, and maintain assigned ACAS and Government-approved enterprise vulnerability scanning capabilities, following approved designs, security baselines, and change procedures.
• Perform weekly vulnerability scans of DC3 networks and applications. Coordinate credentialed scanning across scoped IT and operational technology assets, including approved scan windows and access arrangements.
• Maintain scan scope and asset coverage records; identify missed assets, failed scans, and authentication problems, and coordinate corrective action to improve coverage.
• Analyze scan results, validate findings, investigate suspected false positives, and prioritize vulnerabilities for remediation in coordination with system owners and cybersecurity personnel.
• Prepare and submit the Vulnerability Report using the CORA scoring model to the Government no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time every Friday. Check report accuracy, completeness, and technical quality before submission.
• Track identified vulnerabilities through remediation and verification. Recommend corrective actions, coordinate patching and secure configuration changes, and perform follow‑up scans to validate closure.
• Support continuous vulnerability monitoring and secure configuration management. Provide findings and technical evidence for compliance reviews and security posture reporting.
• Coordinate with systems administrators and engineers to support timely remediation of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and implementation of Government‑directed security requirements.
• Support the automated Vulnerability Management Program through approved CI/CD workflows, scan analysis, remediation recommendations, and patch verification.
• Support Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code processes by evaluating security findings and proposed changes before authorized deployment to production.
• Assist with enterprise scanning engine deployment for Initial Operational Capability (IOC), due 180 calendar days after the transition‑in period, and support continued scanning during NOC/SOC sustainment.
• Provide vulnerability data, scan records, and technical evidence supporting Risk Management Framework assessments and Authorization to Operate or continuous ATO activities.
• Maintain scanning procedures and troubleshooting documentation.
• Coordinate with NOC, SOC, and incident response personnel when findings indicate potential compromise or urgent security exposure.