Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Salary: $120,000 $150,000 per year
Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Work Model: On-Site
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Experience Required: + Years in Cybersecurity (DoD Experience Preferred)

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support Hanscom AFB operations. This role ensures compliance with DoD & Air Force Cybersecurity policies, safeguards mission-critical systems, and leads Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Lead Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) for weapon & IT systems
Ensure RMF compliance and integrate security into acquisitions
Develop and implement cybersecurity policies to protect data integrity

Security Architecture & Threat Assessment
Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risk-reduction strategies
Conduct security scans using Nessus, ACAS, STIGs, SCC/SCAP
Support DevSecOps, cloud security, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Compliance & Documentation
Guide RMF processes, ensuring security requirements are met
Evaluate vendor-submitted cybersecurity compliance reports
Maintain Program Protection Plans (PPP) & security contingency protocols

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certifications
Bachelors (15+ years) Masters (12+ years) No degree (20+ years) in Cybersecurity, with DoD experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance (Required)
CISSP Certification & DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 Compliance (Required)

Technical Expertise
Experience with RMF, DevSecOps, cloud security, and IoT systems
Strong background in cybersecurity vulnerability scanning & mitigation
Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, and military cybersecurity protocols