Junior Cybersecurity Engineer at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, STIGs, Firewall Management, Technical Assessments, Security Policies, Secure Design, Secure Architecture, Secure Coding, Documentation, Troubleshooting, Analytical Skills, Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Cybersecrutiy Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Command And Control portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. Position specifically will support the International C2 and Sensors Division (HBN) supporting the family of C2 programs procured by the country of Jordan. This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA. *This position is contingent upon contract award* Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Serve as a technical point of contact and subject matter expert for ISSO-related matters. Complete security assessments on the AOC WS development suites, prepare the final security assessment reports, which includes technical recommendations for both STIGs and ACAS findings. Provide technical input, recommendations, and assistance with the implementation of cyber security approaches, methods and solutions that incorporate and maintain compliance to requirements resulting from laws, regulations, and other DoD and AF guidance. Assess proposed changes to information systems, their environment of operation, and mission needs that could affect system authorization. Provide purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration of information systems to the AOC WS ISSM. Provide inputs to the AOC WS ISSM for designing and developing organizational information systems and upgrading legacy systems. Employ best practices when implementing security requirements for information systems including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. Apply knowledge of technical, analytical skills to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information systems assets and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Experience with architecture, design, and management of network security technologies and best practices. Participate in network and system design to facilitate implementation of appropriate systems security policies for the AOC WS. Work with other AOC WS group members to ensure that updates to the AOC WS baseline Implementation Plans and other documentations (drawings, databases, spreadsheets, etc.) are up to date and accurate. Responsible for supporting LAN/WAN security solutions including creating and maintaining LAN/WAN security standards and design documentation Develop and assist with new LAN/WAN security applications and hardware as assigned. Lead comprehensive network security assessments and risk analyses, proposing robust enhancements to the security infrastructure for AOC WS. Stay ahead of cyber security developments, recommend cutting-edge security solutions, and manage the integration of these technologies into existing AOC WS development suites. Develop and implement network security policies, ensuring alignment with legal and organizational standards, and conduct regular system audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies align with AOC WS development suites. Apply advanced consulting skills and/or extensive technical expertise; full industry knowledge of cybersecurity engineering, cyber forensics, network security tools and technologies, cybersecurity policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement recommendations for a secure enclave environment, and best practices. Investigate, monitor, and troubleshoot firewall-related issues including performance and connectivity problems and security logs to identify and respond to potential threats and vulnerabilities, conducting routine PAN OS checks for monitoring and analysis. Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and network diagrams. Review Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts/Bulletins (IAVA/B) related to Palo Alto products and develop and implement remediation plans. Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and up to three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed Years of experience: 3+ years of experience with speicifc experience in a DoD setting Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies Risk Management Framework (RMF), with emphasis on taking projects from Step 1 to Step 5 Vulnerability Management, Tenable Nessus (ACAS-DoD version of Nessus) STIGs, capable of applying system security engineering expertise to various client/server environments, for e.g., system security design process, engineering life cycle, and vulnerability management support. Additional Information Location: Hanscom AFB, MA Onsite #LI-KM1 Company Overview Odyssey Systems 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 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

Responsibilities

The Junior Cybersecurity Engineer will serve as a technical point of contact for ISSO-related matters and conduct security assessments on development suites. They will provide recommendations for cybersecurity approaches and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.