About this role
Senior Cyber Security Engineer
LOCATION
Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Salary Range $155,000 - $165,000
JOB STATUS Full-time
CLEARANCE Secret
CERTIFICATION CISSP
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Active Secret clearance Certification: CISSP Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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. Expereinece 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
What We Offer
Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development Multiple healthcare benefits package options 401K with employer matching Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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