McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.
Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Kessel Run technologies make up the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, the systems-of-systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than our adversaries. The Division architects and acquires the means to connect weapon systems with warfighters and decision makers to enable the warfighter to win against the pacing challenge in an era of great power competition.
This is a full time position located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and does have the ability to be worked remotely.
Responsibilities:
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Carry out ISSO duties per DoDI 8510.01 and enforce all applicable Air Force cybersecurity policies and countermeasures.
- Maintain required cybersecurity certifications and ensure users meet clearance, training, and access requirements.
- Manage user access documentation, account requests, ports/protocols, and access control lists.
- Ensure compliance with DoD security configuration guidelines (e.g., STIGs, SRGs) and oversee system configuration management activities.
- Identify, report, and coordinate remediation of security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks.
- Support RMF Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to DoD and Air Force requirements.
- Develop and support security-focused documentation including SSPs, PPPs, OPSEC Plans, SRAs, CONOPS, vulnerability analyses, and other system security engineering artifacts.
- Manage system security updates, patches, and configuration tracking in accordance with DoD requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, security audits, reviews, and security evaluations for planned and operational systems.
- Recommend security policies, contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures, and risk-based strategies.
- Promote cybersecurity awareness and ensure security principles are embedded in organizational goals.
- Participate in system and network design to ensure correct implementation of security requirements.
- Obtain required cybersecurity exceptions, waivers, and deviations when necessary.
- Support evidence gathering and preservation for security investigations.
- Provide technical cybersecurity guidance across supported systems and evaluate system designs against requirements.
- Collaborate with Government and commercial stakeholders to achieve authorization from all Authorizing Officials under RMF.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
Years of experience: 3+ years of experience with 3+ years of experience in the DoD
- Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure
- Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics
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: Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with the possibility of remote
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental
insurance
- Health
insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional
development assistance
- Referral
program
- Vision
insurance
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret clearance that can be maintained
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience in the Department of Defense
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field
- Experience with STIG compliance
- Experience implementing and documenting the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance
- Knowledge of System Authorization and Accreditation processes
- Knowledge of DoD cloud infrastructure security
- Knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methods
- Knowledge of security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning
- Knowledge of PKI management and access control
- Experience with classified material handling and accountability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What We Do
McBride Consulting, LLC is a minority and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) management and IT consulting firm with significant experience supporting Federal, state, local, commercial, and multi-lateral organizations.
