Cybersecurity Engineer

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

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