Senior System Cybersecurity Engineer

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers.

The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation.

Riverside Research’s open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.

Job Number:  969

Riverside Research is seeking a full time Senior System Cybersecurity Engineer to support AFLCMC/HN at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA.

All Riverside Research opportunities require US citizenship.

Job Duties:

• Provide focused cybersecurity engineering and compliance support to AFLCMC/HN
• Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for technical design to project development teams
• Ensure cybersecurity policy and technical practices are implemented correctly on the project
• Assists with the understanding of the cyber security requirements, processes and schedule impacts to include Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts
• Provide recommendations for alternative approaches while maintaining system cybersecurity requirements
• Ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies as identified in the following paragraphs.
• At the initiation of the period of performance and throughout the period of performance of the contract, the Candidate shall ensure that, as a minimum, 100% of the total labor provided to deliver cybersecurity services are certified in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M standards.  (CDRL A001).
• The Candidate will support all system deliverables that comply with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy, specifically DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity, and AFI 17-130, Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management.  
• To ensure that cybersecurity policy is implemented correctly on systems, Candidates shall 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.
• The Candidate shall support activities and meet the requirements of DoDI 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling, in order to achieve standardized, PKI supported capabilities for biometrics, digital signatures, encryption, identification and authentication.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in related field
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Able to apply extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Work is performed with light supervision. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Top Secret Security Clearance / SCI Eligibility
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. Ethical Hacker, CISSP)
• Proven cybersecurity engineering experience working with modern software and hardware environments, to include controls and standards for FPGA/Firmware applications
• Previous Experience providing Cybersecurity Engineering in the design and requirements phase of system acquisition/fielding
• DoD or Government experience with an understanding of cybersecurity engineering, especially with the design of newly fielded systems
• Knowledge of emerging DOD approaches on software acquisition, streamlined cyber compliance and DevSecOps principles
• Experience with (or Knowledge of) secure supply chain practices

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.

All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 937-427-7074 or email [email protected]. A member of the HR team will be available to assist.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

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