Cybersecurity Engineer, Journeyman at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Dayton, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering, NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Systems Engineering, Network Architecture Analysis, Security Assessment & Authorization, Vulnerability Analysis, Program Protection Planning, Anti-Tamper Plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Technical Evaluation, Threat Assessment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Position Summary Odyssey is recruiting to fill a Cybersecurity Engineer, Journeyman role supporting the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI). The ISR/SOF Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems. The Directorate has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for equipping ISR & SOF warfighters to dominate the battlespace. Applicants will benefit from competitive salaries, career growth, and a unique ability to positively impact national security on a global scale! Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Provide expert weapons system cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to program engineers, program managers, acquisition security program executive officer, Milestone Decision Authority (MDA), and AO. Translate and provide comprehensive NIST 800-53 requirements to ensure SSE and procurement solutions are incorporated into an integrated program protection scheme based upon known or anticipated risks. Knowledge of systems engineering principles, network architecture analysis, verification and validation of requirements, and understanding the risk management process and understanding of the operational context of weapon systems employment is critical. Provide subject matter expertise to support the AFPEO’s intent to execute RMF to support assessment & authorization of assigned systems including generating required artifacts such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages as well as associated reports and presentations. Execute risk reduction-based policies and procedures and develop system specific comprehensive cybersecurity processes to include implementation of continuous monitoring. Document system architectures, utilizing original equipment manufacturer documentation and system interface specifications, to support the cyber analysis, identification, selection, and tailoring of security and privacy controls necessary to protect the system. Provide expert level evaluation of designs and proposed implementation solutions to defend weapon systems and critical networks against malicious and non-malicious exploitation throughout the full acquisition lifecycle of portfolio programs. Evaluate threat data and develop residual risk recommendations and mitigations to senior DoD and AF leadership based on identification and analysis of weapons vulnerabilities. The Contractor will review and analyze interoperability requirements and will review, develop and evaluate resultant specifications and internal and external Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Review and propose technical recommendations at both the strategic and operational levels regarding critical technologies requiring protection, Program Protection Plans (PPP), and anti-tamper (AT) plans, cyber findings, vulnerabilities, and risks. Conduct technical evaluations on vendors' proposals to ensure that cybersecurity requirements are properly addressed. Assist and advise various working groups, planning teams and IPTs by preparing and reviewing agendas, coordinating topics and speakers, and researching, tracking and closing action items. Support multiple systems security working groups to develop a secure, resilient aircraft based on SSE principles. Provide expert identification, documentation, and assessment of threats, cyber findings, vulnerabilities, attack scenarios, impacts if exploited, and likely timelines for exploitation. Provide stakeholders with on-time deliverables, RMF artifacts, cyber impact assessments, and approaches to meet growing ISR & SOF requirements. Deliver solutions which are ready for the AO approval under significantly reduced timelines required by special operations and quick reaction capability programs. Ensure that contractual documentation, such as statements of work, CDRLs, and SRDs, incorporate cybersecurity requirements that support the development of the assessment and authorization process. Support up to 33% of contract time on travel to support remote site, site visits, site audits, design reviews and engineering implementation reviews of network architectures. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications: Citizenship: US Citizen Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Certifications: IAT level 2 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD; OR, 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD. Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite at WPAFB, OH. #LI-ST1 Company Overview Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Responsibilities

Provide expert cybersecurity guidance and RMF support to ensure the security and authorization of ISR and SOF weapon systems. Develop security controls, conduct vulnerability analyses, and create essential artifacts like ATO and ATC packages.