Senior Cyber Security Manager

About the role

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Manager professional to join our team supporting the Special Warfare Branch within AFLCMC/WISN Asymmetric Warfare Division. The Special Warfare Branch provides critical acquisition, program management, and technical support to enable Air Force Special Warfare capabilities across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support for traditional acquisition programs and Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) in a rapid development environment with minimal government oversight.
• Implement all phases of RMF for systems generating both classified and unclassified information.
• Develop and analyze cybersecurity engineering artifacts supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) toward achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Develop risk‑reduction policies and comprehensive cybersecurity processes including continuous monitoring.
• Develop Cybersecurity Impact Evaluation Recommendations to support ongoing system change assessments.
• Document system architectures using OEM documentation and interface specifications to support cyber analysis.
• Identify, select, and tailor required security and privacy controls.
• Develop, modify, and review: Platform IT (PIT) determination packages, Cybersecurity strategies, System security plans, & RMF artifacts for program review
• Provide expert-level evaluation of designs, proposed implementations, and defensive solutions for weapon systems and critical networks.
• Evaluate threat data and develop residual risk recommendations for senior DoD and Air Force leadership.
• Research threat products, evaluate system security implications, recommend enhancements, and draft cybersecurity white papers for program leadership.
• Review interoperability requirements; evaluate and develop internal/external interface control documents (ICDs).
• Provide strategic and operational recommendations for: Critical technologies requiring protection, Program Protection Plans (PPP), Anti‑Tamper (AT) plans, & Cyber findings, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Review and/or document CPI/CT and provide recommendations to the Chief of Security and Program Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Top Secret
• Education:
  • Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
• Certification: CAP (Certified Authorization Professional) certification, now CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk, & Compliance) and it is highly recommended to have CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
• Technical Skills: Systems engineering and integration across complex weapon‑system architectures; Requirements development and management using tools such as DOORS and system‑architecture modeling; Technical analysis, trade studies, and risk assessment supporting DoD acquisition processes; Cybersecurity engineering support, including RMF implementation and A&A artifact development.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication — ability to convey complex concepts clearly; Strong collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders; Adaptability and professionalism in fast‑paced, evolving environments; Proactive problem‑solving focused on building positive, solutions‑oriented relationships.

Additional Information

• Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
• Travel: 10%
• Work arrangement: Onsite (Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite)

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