Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Overview

Odyssey Systems is actively seeking a Systems Cybersecurity Engineer to support national missile warning missions at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. In this critical role, you will manage a comprehensive security patching and vulnerability management program, ensuring the integrity of mission‐critical radar systems and the reliability of our on‐premises cloud infrastructure supporting CI/CD development pipelines. This position offers competitive compensation: USD $85,000.00/Yr. - $115,000.00/Yr.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute security patching and vulnerability assessments on Windows and Linux/Unix platforms.
• Develop and implement automated scripts for patch deployment and vulnerability identification along with monitoring DoD scanning tools (e.g., Nessus).
• Analyze cyber requirements including DoD STIGs and SRGs while leading change and configuration management processes.
• Generate reports on patch compliance, document patching requirements, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and stakeholders to drive security improvements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must satisfy DoD 8570/DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 or 3 requirements with an approved baseline certification.
• High School Diploma and 7 years of experience in system cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and an additional 3 years of experience in system cybersecurity.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., LogRhythm, Syslog, Windows Events), IDS/IPS technologies, and DoD security tools like HBSS or ESS.
• Expertise in incident response, disaster recovery procedures, and on-premises cloud development (VMware/SDDC environments).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation: USD $85,000.00/Yr. - $115,000.00/Yr.
• Hybrid work option: In-office role with potential hybrid flexibility (approximately 1 day/week after the initial 6-9 months).
• Minimal travel: Less than 10% travel requirement.
• Opportunity to play a vital role in supporting national missile warning missions and enhancing cybersecurity operations.