Senior Cybersecurity
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization development testing production fielding and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the FMS Division (AWACS (E3)) supporting the Japan Self Defense Air Force as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK) and Hanscom AFB (MA) with dispersed support at Eglin AFB Seattle WA San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.
This is a full-time Hybrid role at Hanscom AFB MA.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide cybersecurity support to ensure system and application compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies and directives.
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Authority to Operate (ATO) and continuous monitoring.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) Program Protection Plans (PPPs) Security Risk Analyses OPSEC Plans and other cybersecurity documentation.
- Support cybersecurity testing and validation activities to ensure systems meet security requirements.
- Review and assess RMF security controls and recommend corrective actions where needed.
- Support Lab Authority to Connect (ATC) and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) activities.
- Process and manage user accounts access requests Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements ports protocols and access control requests.
- Monitor implement and track cybersecurity patches security updates and system configurations.
- Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Participate in system design reviews to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support secure software development initiatives and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance.
- Collaborate with Government Boeing and contractor personnel to support cybersecurity requirements and program milestones.
- Maintain cybersecurity records reports databases and security documentation.
- Support cybersecurity inspections audits contingency planning and incident response activities.
- Assist with acquisition program security activities throughout the program lifecycle.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and security education as required.
- Support Agile development environments utilizing DevSecOps DevOps and CI/CD methodologies.
- Travel as required to support cybersecurity assessments customer meetings and program activities
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must possess and be able to maintain anActive Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performedfive of which must be in the DoD OR
- 15 years of directly related experience 8 of which must be in the DoD
Technical Skills
- Expertise in DoD and Air Force cybersecurity compliance ensuring systems and applications meet applicable security policies directives and accreditation requirements.
- Strong experience supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) including Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Authority to Operate (ATO) continuous monitoring and security control implementation.
- Proficient in developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) Program Protection Plans (PPPs) Security Risk Analyses OPSEC Plans and accreditation artifacts.
- Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity testing security control assessments vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation activities to support secure system operations.
- Knowledge of DISA STIG compliance secure configuration management patch management and cybersecurity best practices across enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting Lab Authority to Connect (ATC) Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) PKI management access control account provisioning and privileged access processes.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps DevOps Agile development environments CI/CD pipelines and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) methodologies.
Interpersonal Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex cybersecurity requirements for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with government personnel contractors industry partners and cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated proactive professional who can work independently while maintaining accountability in fast-paced mission-critical environments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify security risks assess impacts and recommend practical remediation strategies.
- Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and influencing decisions through expertise credibility and collaboration rather than formal authority.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented capable of managing multiple cybersecurity priorities documentation requirements and compliance deadlines simultaneously.
- Adaptable and mission-focused team player with strong situational awareness professionalism and the ability to support evolving program requirements audits inspections and customer engagements.
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB
Travel: 20%
Hybrid
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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 militarys 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance Tricare supplement short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts health savings accounts employee assistance program learning and development benefit paid time off and holidays.
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Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.