Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG). The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities. This is a full-time position located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and other required system security engineering artifacts.
• Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
• Manage system user accounts, ports/protocols, PKI requirements, and access control lists.
• Implement and track system security updates, configurations, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; recommend security policies, contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in system/network design to ensure alignment with security policies.
• Provide leadership in analyzing and integrating cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
• Review and assess the implementation of RMF security controls across system architecture, documentation, and design artifacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval by all Authorizing Officials.
• Maintain and audit databases for classified information, visits, and clearances.
• Support classified material handling, accountability, and compliance with security classification guides.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs.
• Prepare and review acquisition security documentation and ensure compliance with CDRLs.
• Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and evaluations throughout the program life cycle.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD.
• Security+ certification
• 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

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
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)