McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.
Responsibilities:
Duties include, but not limited to:
The Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Cybersecurity Engineer will be a member of the Air Operation Center (AOC) cybersecurity team and will be responsible for assisting with the implementation, maintenance, and operation of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) suite of tools. This is an entry-level position that will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a wide range of cybersecurity technologies and processes.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS components, including Nessus scanners, SecurityCenter/Tenable.sc, and Nessus Network Monitor (NNM)/Tenable.asm.
- Assist in scheduling and executing vulnerability scans using Nessus scanners.
- Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
- Direct DISA STIG-based configuration hardening across multi-classification networks
- Assist with compliance assessments against DoW standards and internal security policies.
- Generate reports on vulnerability status, compliance posture, and remediation progress.
- Collaborate with system administrators to facilitate vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Assist with system administration tasks for ACAS servers and databases.
- Manage cybersecurity incident reporting and conduct root‑cause analysis
- Develop corrective action plans and maintain POA&Ms
- Stay up to date on the latest vulnerability trends and security threats.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret clearance
Education: : 5+ years of dedicated DOW cybersecurity experience executing RMF under NIST SP 800-53
Certifications: IAM Level III Certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional / Certified Information Security Officer)
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10-15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoD.
Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
- Experience 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: Hanscom AFB, MA
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental
insurance
- Health
insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional
development assistance
- Referral
program
- Vision
insurance
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Active Top Secret security clearance that can be maintained
- 5+ years of dedicated DoD cybersecurity experience executing RMF under NIST SP 800-53
- IAM Level III certification, such as CISSP or Certified Information Security Officer
- Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- 10–15 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including 10 years in the DoD
- Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure
- Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
- Experience with systems analysis and eMASS
- Knowledge of STIG compliance, RMF, DoD cybersecurity policies, A&A processes, vulnerability management, PKI, and access control
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, collaboration, and ability to 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.
