System Cybersecurity Engineer - Active Secret Security Clearance

Position Overview: We are seeking a System Cybersecurity Engineer II with an active Secret Clearance to support operations at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The successful candidate will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data by planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, and maintaining robust information security programs, policies, and tools.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) efforts, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force policies (e.g., Risk Management Framework (RMF)).
• Develop and recommend security policies, procedures, and tools to safeguard systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify protection needs and mitigate threats.
• Perform security evaluations, audits, and reviews; recommend contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Collaborate on network/systems design to integrate security best practices.
• Investigate and preserve evidence for computer crime prosecutions.
• Serve as ISSE, ISSM, and ISSO per AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210, AFMAN 33-285, and DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to information security policies across all IT services.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Education/Experience:
  • BA/BS 10 years of cybersecurity experience ( 5 years DoD); OR
  • MA/MS 5 years ( 3 years DoD); OR
  • 15 years of directly related experience ( 5 years DoD) with relevant certifications.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Hands-on experience with LogRhythm and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Lab/SCIF management experience ( preferred ).