System Cybersecurity Engineer II Job at HRUCKUS in Bedford

Base Pay Range

$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Position Title

System Cybersecurity Engineer II

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a System Cybersecurity Engineer II for an Onsite Assignment at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB)

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading‑edge R&D‑focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a System Cybersecurity Engineer II role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.

The ideal candidate must have an active Secret Security Clearance, a DoD 8570.01-M MGT512‑compliant certification, and experience with LogRhythm. Required qualifications include either a BA/BS with 10 years of cybersecurity experience (5 in DoD), an MA/MS with 5 years (3 in DoD), or 15 years of related experience with proper certifications, including 5 years in DoD.

Position Overview

The System Cybersecurity Engineer II will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Position Responsibilities

• Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, including assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework).
• Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.
• Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to system security policies and procedures.
• Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate system security policies.
• Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
• Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Performing the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
• Performing the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Performing the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance.
• BA/BS degree with a minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity experience, including 5 years supporting the Department of Defense (DoD); or an MA/MS degree with at least 5 years of experience, including 3 years in a DoD environment; or 15 years of directly related experience with the appropriate certifications, of which a minimum of 5 years must be within the DoD.
• DoD 8570.01 MGT512 compliant certification.
• Experience with LogRhythm.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Details

• Job Title: System Cybersecurity Engineer II
• Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
• Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration, Government Relations Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting