Astrion · 8 hours ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAstrion is providing an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA, supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Electronic Systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies and conducting risk assessments to protect information systems from unauthorized access.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The individual shall ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies
To ensure that cybersecurity policy is implemented correctly on systems, Contractors shall ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force Certification and Accreditation policies, specifically Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology, and AFI 33-210, The Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force Information Technology
Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies, i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals
Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews
Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures
Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence
Identify and Analyze risks and issues (including Operational Security (OPSEC) and Information Security (INFOSEC))
Advising the Government on Cyber Security strategy(s) based on the system requirements and operating environment
Proposing mitigations to protect all types of information from unauthorized access
Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions
Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services
Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems
Perform the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications
Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications
Develop, review, analyze, and support the preparation of Program Protection Plans (PPP), Anti-Tamper Plans (ATPs), Cybersecurity Plans, IATT (Test) and/or Operation (ATO) Authorization, System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), System Security Plan, System Threat Assessments
Qualification
Required
Be a US Citizen
Have an active Secret clearance
Education Requirements: Master's or Doctorate Degree, 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR, Bachelor's Degree, 12 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD OR, GED and at least 5 years of experience in the respective profession being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD
The individual must have one of the following certifications: CISM, CISSO, FITSP‐D, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GDSA, GICSP, CISSP‐ISSAP, or CISSP‐ISSEP
The individual must have extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following: Commercial solutions for classified (CSfC) and/or NSA approval process, Cross domain solution (CDS) design and approval, Demonstrated experience with network architecture and design, Demonstrated experience with DoD networking preferably with or supporting a Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE), Working knowledge of software defined networking (SDN), DoD RMF implementation (including ATO, ATC and reciprocity), Skilled in managing eMASS system packages, Working knowledge of administrating servers, system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool usage
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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