Job DescriptionMcBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a
Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.
This is a full time position located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and does have the ability to be worked remotely.
Responsibilities:Duties include, but not limited to: - Carry out ISSO duties per DoDI 8510.01 and enforce all applicable Air Force cybersecurity policies and countermeasures.
- Maintain required cybersecurity certifications and ensure users meet clearance, training, and access requirements.
- Manage user access documentation, account requests, ports/protocols, and access control lists.
- Ensure compliance with DoD security configuration guidelines (e.g., STIGs, SRGs) and oversee system configuration management activities.
- Identify, report, and coordinate remediation of security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks.
- Support RMF Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to DoD and Air Force requirements.
- Develop and support security-focused documentation including SSPs, PPPs, OPSEC Plans, SRAs, CONOPS, vulnerability analyses, and other system security engineering artifacts.
- Manage system security updates, patches, and configuration tracking in accordance with DoD requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, security audits, reviews, and security evaluations for planned and operational systems.
- Recommend security policies, contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures, and risk-based strategies.
- Promote cybersecurity awareness and ensure security principles are embedded in organizational goals.
- Participate in system and network design to ensure correct implementation of security requirements.
- Obtain required cybersecurity exceptions, waivers, and deviations when necessary.
- Support evidence gathering and preservation for security investigations.
- Provide technical cybersecurity guidance across supported systems and evaluate system designs against requirements.
- Collaborate with Government and commercial stakeholders to achieve authorization from all Authorizing Officials under RMF.
RequirementsQualifications:Citizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
Preferred QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
Years of experience: 3+ years of experience with 3+ years of experience in the DoD
- Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure
- Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics
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 InformationLocation: Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with the possibility of remote
Benefits- 401(k)
- Dentalinsurance
- Healthinsurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professionaldevelopment assistance
- Referralprogram
- Visioninsurance
