Odyssey Systems

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with a Secret Level Clearance
  • 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in the DoD
  • 5+ years in Level III application security, software development, or IT Security
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Familiarity with multiple web development frameworks (AngularJS, React, Django, Spring)
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud security best practices (e.g., AWS)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security and vulnerability assessments for applications
  • Perform software security evaluations and architectural analysis
  • Use penetration testing tools to identify vulnerabilities
  • Develop threat models and conduct security risk assessments
  • Evaluate security controls and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Review applications against vulnerability standards (OWASP Top 10)
  • Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies
  • Provide guidance on secure design and cloud security practices
  • Prepare detailed reports on assessments and remediation plans

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Tricare supplement
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Learning and development benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems 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.

 

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability assessments of internally developed and third0party applications.
  • Perform and document software security evaluations, including code reviews, secure coding verification, and architectural security analysis.
  • Utilize penetration testing tools and methodologies to identify and validate vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and maintain threat models and execute security risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  • Evaluate system security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
  • Review applications against established vulnerability standards, such as the OWASP Top 10, and deliver prioritized remediation recommendations.
  • Ensure all application and system deliverables align with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies, directives, and frameworks.
  • Stay up to date with emerging security advisories, regulations, alerts, frameworks, and compliance standards including:
    •  ISO 27001
    •  NIST Cybersecurity Framework
    • DoD 8500 series
    • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
    • DIACAP / DIARMF equivalents
  • Provide expert guidance on secure design principles, cloud security best practices, and container/Kubernetes security.
  • Prepare detailed reports including:
    • Software assessment results
    • Vulnerability assessment findings
    • Risk mitigation and remediation plans
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience with 5+ years of experience in the DoD and must have 5+ years of experience in Level III application security, software development or IT Security

Certifications: CompTIA Sec+

  • Understanding of multiple web development frameworks, including but not limited to (AngularJS, React, Django, and Spring)
  • Understanding of Kubernetes container orchestration, networking concepts, and deployment strategies
  • Experience with cloud computing concepts, architectures, and security best practices, including AWS

 

 

Additional Information

Location: Remote 

Travel: 10% travel may be required

 

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Please Note: 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.Odyssey Benefits

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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