Systems Cybersecurity Engineer, DoD Program
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Systems Cybersecurity Engineer, DoD Program
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OverviewMainsail Group has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Cybersecurity Engineer to provide Information Assurance Management support to The Enterprise-IT-as-Service (EITaaS) Team, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.
LocationHanscom AFB, MA
Job StatusFull time
TravelLess than 20%
Responsibilities- Ensure engineering activities (analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring) best meet established requirements (e.g., RMF, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide).
- Responsible for ensuring information systems are secure and that data maintained in these systems is protected from unauthorized access.
- Evaluate all COTS products (hardware and software) to ensure they meet current information assurance standards and that security updates released by OEMs are installed and verified.
- Evaluate current status of potential information system threats from casual intrusion to intrusions meant to permanently or irreparably degrade system performance or protection.
- Interpret and analyze processing anomalies in major complex engineering systems and take corrective action.
- Develop, review, and update the System Security Plan (SSP) for the mission system to align with current RMF controls and their compliance status.
- Update, understand, and maintain the mission system’s POA&M.
- Be comfortable using eMASS for RMF control compliance and POA&M maintenance.
- Develop, review, and refine Continuity of Operations (COOP) package documentation and related artifacts.
- Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures using agile Development Security Operations (Dev Sec Ops ) entrance and exit criteria throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develops, reviews, and approves plans, schedules, and other technical documentation.
- A minimum of 7 years work experience, with experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition programs desirable.
- Proficiency in the RMF ATO accreditation process and ability to use eMASS at the SECRET level.
- Active US security clearance.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
EducationBachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
Certifications- Active CISSP or CISM required.
MAINSAIL Group is located in Boston, MA and Washington, DC. We leverage our extensive operational expertise and technical knowledge to provide best-in‑class solutions to our customers. Our specialized services support offices across the Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs delivering Program Management, Software Development, Systems Engineering, C4
ISR Systems Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Agile methodologies and more.
MAINSAIL Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the application to satisfactorily perform the job available.
Senioritylevel
Mid-Senior level
Employment typeContract
Job functionInformation Technology
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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