Cybersecurity Engineer - Senior - Secret

Job Description

Job Description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.

Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and target 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.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

·        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.

Required Skills:

·        Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. 

·        Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret clearance

·        Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 12-15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoD.

·        5+ years of dedicated DOW cybersecurity experience executing RMF under NIST SP 800-53

·        IAM Level III Certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional / Certified Information Security Officer).

·        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.

Salary Range $90,220-$195,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: 

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