Cybersecurity Engineer

McBride Consulting

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Active Top Secret clearance necessary
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 7 years of related experience, including 3 years in DoD
  • Security+ certification mandatory
  • Familiarity with DoD cloud infrastructure
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, specifically CI/CD and DevSecOps

Responsibilities

  • Assist in creating security documentation such as management and protection plans
  • Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation activities
  • Manage user accounts, ports/protocols, and access control
  • Implement system security updates and vulnerability remediations
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend security policies
  • Ensure alignment of cybersecurity with system/network design
  • Lead cybersecurity integration into system operations

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description
McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Assist in the development of security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and other required system security engineering artifacts.
  • Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
  • Manage system user accounts, ports/protocols, PKI requirements, and access control lists.
  • Implement and track system security updates, configurations, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD requirements.
  • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; recommend security policies, contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Participate in system/network design to ensure alignment with security policies.
  • Provide leadership in analyzing and integrating cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
  • Review and assess the implementation of RMF security controls across system architecture, documentation, and design artifacts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval by all Authorizing Officials.
  • Maintain and audit databases for classified information, visits, and clearances.
  • Support classified material handling, accountability, and compliance with security classification guides.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs.
  • Prepare and review acquisition security documentation and ensure compliance with CDRLs.
  • Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and evaluations throughout the program life cycle.


Requirements

Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD.

Certifications: Security +

  • Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
  • Expereinece 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.

Additional Information

Location: Tinker AFB, OK

On-Site

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dentalinsurance
  • Healthinsurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professionaldevelopment assistance
  • Referralprogram
  • Visioninsurance

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