Cybersecurity SME

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI), located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

 

The C3I and Infrastructure Division delivers enterprise-level communications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity support to over 110 Air Force installations. As a senior cybersecurity leader within the HNI portfolio, you will guide system security architecture, A&A processes, and ensure continuous compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

 

• Serve as the ISSM for assigned systems and act as the primary cybersecurity technical advisor to the Authorizing Official (AO).

• Implement and maintain compliance with DoDI 8510.01 (RMF), DoDI 8500.01, and AFI 33-200 for all assigned systems.

• Oversee development and maintenance of system security documentation including RMF implementation plans, System Security Plans (SSPs), Program Protection Plans (PPPs), and OPSEC plans.

• Monitor cybersecurity posture through continuous monitoring activities; ensure timely reporting of incidents, configuration changes, and unauthorized disclosures.

• Support the full Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle for assigned systems in accordance with DoD and Air Force policy.

• Coordinate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), ensuring proper appointment, training, and adherence to cybersecurity policies.

• Maintain an organizational cybersecurity documentation repository and ensure proper version control and access.

• Provide technical guidance to ensure secure configurations and authorization of IT systems and services below the system level.

• Ensure that all application/system deliverables comply with DoD and Air Force security policy and applicable STIGs.

• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), software assurance requirements (Public Law 111-383), and source code vulnerability scanning.

• Support DISA Application Security and Development STIG implementation for mitigation of software vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and buffer overflows.

• Support cybersecurity inspections, compliance assessments, and coordinate testing activities.

• Report security events and maintain FISMA, SISSU, and other required data in the Enterprise IT Data Repository (EITDR).

• Interface with stakeholders including program managers, engineers, vendors, and external AOs to ensure cybersecurity objectives are met.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Top Secret clearance

Education: Master’s degree  

Years of Experience: 15 years of general work experience, 10 years of which must be in cybersecurity

Certifications: DoD 8570 IAM Level III-compliant certification, such as:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

 

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of RMF, STIGs, DoD cybersecurity directives, and system authorization processes

• Experience with cybersecurity documentation, audit preparation, and secure systems architecture

• Proficient in tools for tracking vulnerabilities and system configurations

• Experience working with EITDR and cybersecurity compliance databases

• Familiarity with cloud and non-cloud security controls, PKI, and software assurance best practices

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and advisory skills for collaboration with AOs, ISSOs, PMs, and engineers

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage high-priority, security-critical projects in fast-paced environments

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities

 

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MATravel: May be required at the customer’s discretionOnsite

 

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