Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division. Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Kessel Run technologies make up the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, the systems‑of‑systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than our adversaries. The Division architects and acquires the means to connect weapon systems with warfighters and decision makers to enable the warfighter to win against the pacing challenge in an era of great power competition. This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: The Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Cybersecurity Engineer will be a member of the Air Operation Center (AOC) cybersecurity team and will be responsible for assisting with the implementation, maintenance, and operation of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) suite of tools.

This is an entry‑level position that will provide the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with a wide range of cybersecurity technologies and processes.

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

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret clearance
• Education: 5+ years of dedicated DOW cybersecurity experience executing RMF under NIST SP 800-53
• Certifications: IAM Level III Certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional / Certified Information Security Officer)

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.

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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance