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# System Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9024026/system-cybersecurity-engineer

## About the Role

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Must have a Secret Security Clearance

Certification: DoD IAM Level I (CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, CISSP)

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 15 years' directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the functionally aligned job description, 8 of which must be in the DoD; OR,

 * BA/BS degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR,
 * MA/MS degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/ professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD, * Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field.
 * Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
 * Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise.

Preferred Experience:

Certification: DoD IAM Level II/III (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO,).

Education: BA/BS degree.

Years of Preferred Experience: 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD

## Description

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a System Cybersecurity Engineer to support MD4 at Peterson SFB, CO. This is a full-time position at Peterson SFB with some telework time approved at the discretion of the customer.

Responsibilities

Duties included, but not limited to:

 * Labor provided to deliver cybersecurity services are certified in accordance with DoDI 8140.02, DoD 8570.01-M and AFMAN 17-1303 standards.
 * Ensure that cybersecurity policy is implemented correctly on covered systems in the maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATOs).
 * Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force Certification and Accreditation policies, specifically Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology , and AFI 17-101 , The Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force Information Technology .
 * Direct the discovery, monitoring, and elimination or mitigation of both known and unknown vulnerabilities that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the information being processed, stored, or transmitted by covered systems and maintain eMASS Programs of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for same, to include DISA STIGs and the DoD IAVA/IAVM process.
 * Conduct Cybersecurity Risk Management for additions/changes to all systems via the Security Impact Assessment (SIA) process.
 * Develop a focused approach in the continual improvement of processes and producers to manage the RMF packages in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Xacta and SGN/CORE.
 * Design/Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Requirements RMF Control identification, to include building implementation plans and validation plans, assist with the entry and review of entered information to the Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS), assist with the preparation and review of Federal Information Security Modernization Act documentation.
 * Review data, and maintain/implement compliance notification of required IAVAs, NOTAMs and cybersecurity posture for systems.
 * Advise division leadership on architecture mitigations to limit risk posture within the systems, and represent the risk posture in briefings and slides to DoD Chief Information Officer, Headquarters USSF and USSTRATCOM; utilize National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications in the development of new system artifacts to ensure compliance.


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