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

On-Site

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental

insurance

• Health

insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional

development assistance

• Referral

program

• Vision

insurance