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Cybersecurity career opportunity

RISK MANAGEMENT & CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST- ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY

Posted by Air Force Materiel Command

  • Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 25 August 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerAir Force Materiel Command
LocationWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyRISK MANAGEMENT & CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST- ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted25 August 2026
Application deadline25 September 2026
CompensationUSD 132,751 – USD 181,428
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Security clearancets-sci
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Cybersecurity Specialist, responsible for designing and assessing the security architecture of Air Force systems within the Air Force Intelligence Community (IC).This role involves performing in-depth security architecture reviews for AF IC Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Performs cybersecurity analysis for the administration of the Air Force Materiel Command's (AFMC) ISR Cybersecurity Program. Performs detailed security control reviews and authorization activities for foundational security protections on CDSs, TS/SCI weapon systems, ISR airframes, and base infrastructure. Guides the development and remediation of Plans of Action and Milestones to address identified security architecture vulnerabilities and areas of non-compliance with AF IC, ODNI, NSM8, and other directives. Provides authoritative technical expertise and recommendations on cybersecurity risk management and security system authorization decisions, analyzing and recommending risk acceptance for systems requiring exceptions by evaluating mission impact versus architectural cybersecurity risk. In order…

Location

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

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  • Security program managementRequired · Proficient
  • Incident responseRequired · Proficient
  • Network securityRequired · Proficient
  • Security architectureRequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Zero trust architectureRequired · Proficient

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