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Cybersecurity Engineer, Principal - TS

Job in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01730, USA
Listing for: DCS Corp
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-19
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Principal 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 (C2

ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2

ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but not limited to:
Cybersecurity & RMF Support
· Lead development and review of system security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and security CONOPS in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 8510.01, MIL-STD-1785, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
· Support system and application Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring completeness, quality, and compliance of all artifacts
· Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and ongoing continuous monitoring
· Administer and manage eMASS system packages System, Network & Infrastructure Security
· Provide technical leadership in network and system architecture design with an emphasis on cybersecurity, including DoD and joint networking environments
· Support cross-domain solutions (CDS), Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), and NSA approval processes
· Assess and mitigate system, network, and application vulnerabilities, including ACAS scanning and STIG implementation
· Recommend security configurations, software changes, and compensating controls to mitigate risk Risk, Compliance & Policy
· Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments across planned and fielded systems
· Develop risk-based mitigation strategies and advise leadership on security tradeoffs impacting mission execution
· Recommend and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and contingency plans, including disaster recovery
· Support waivers and deviations for mandated security controls when required to meet mission performance needs Program Security & Classified Information Support
· Provide acquisition program security support throughout the system lifecycle, including source selections
· Maintain and audit classified information databases, visit records, clearance tracking, and classified holdings
· Evaluate contractor classified data submissions for compliance with System Security Classification Guides (SSCGs)
· Update security classification guides and prepare acquisition security documentation Leadership, Collaboration & Training
· Advise government leadership on cybersecurity design, implementation, and compliance
· Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders to achieve RMF authorization approvals
· Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training programs

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. BS/BA Degree plus 20 years of directly related experience, 10 years of which must be in the DoD. Must have a be able to maintain a Top-Secret Level Clearance. Risk Management Framework (RMF), with empasis on taking projects from Step 1 to Step 5 Vulnerability Management, Tenable Nessus (ACAS-DoD version of Nessus) STIGs CISSP Certification Desired

Skills:

Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and USAF CDS-E Cloud Service Models Supply Chain Security NIAP DoD Policies for…
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