Odyssey Systems is recruiting for a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS) office within the USAF Air Combat Command's Cyberspace Capabilities Center (CCC) at Scott AFB, IL. This role provides critical subject matter expertise on PPS compliance, cybersecurity policy implementation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes to ensure secure and compliant operation of systems across DoD networks.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties to Include but not limited to: 

• Provide guidance for all IT and Cybersecurity personnel across the Department of the Air Force on PPS policy implementation for IP protocols, applications, systems, and data services traversing DoD Information Networks (DoDIN).

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on the use of PPS within software applications, information systems, hosting environments, DoD enclaves, and cloud service offerings, including traffic traversing or tunneling through the DoDIN.

• Support and resolve requests for information or technical assistance from DAF Cybersecurity offices and program management offices.

• Interpret DoD and DAF PPS policies and provide authoritative guidance to Cybersecurity personnel.

• Assist Government leadership and the Secretary of the Air Force CIO staff in developing, updating, and revising PPS policies.

• Review PPS vulnerability assessments, exceptions, waivers, and deviations, including non-compliant PPS.

• Represent the DAF in Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).

• Review and assess PPS artifacts in support of DoD RMF processes.

• Register and maintain PPS entries for enterprise systems in the DoD PPSM central registry.

• Track and sustain DAF systems of record within the PPSM registry, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Process change requests for boundary protection devices (firewalls) using Enterprise IT Service Management tools.

• Process DoD DMZ Whitelist and Internet Access Point requests in accordance with 16th AF and JFHQ-DoDIN guidance.

• Coordinate with DoD Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSPs), DISA, JFHQ-DoDIN, security teams, and firewall technicians to ensure standards compliance.

• Provide training to Government personnel on cybersecurity and PPS implementation requirements.

• Maintain content within collaborative environments, update modules/layouts, manage user permissions, and ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance.

• Provide accurate technical, analytical guidance and products in support of mission needs.

• Follow proper procedures for handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials.

• Respond promptly to time-sensitive requirements and deliver high-quality products in accordance with the PWS.

• Support meetings, briefings, and webinars; prepare and edit presentations, papers, and reports as required.

• Maintain DoD 8570 IAM I certification at all times.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Education: Associates of Science/Arts in Information System/Computer related discipline or equivalent military experience (four years)

Years of Experience: Four years’ experience in DoD/National information, systems and technology and one years’ experience practicing process improvement

Certifications: Current DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I certification in good standing

Technical Skills

• Proficient in document review and editing using AF, DoD, and Federal style guides.

• Strong research capability supporting cybersecurity policy development and interpretation.

• Familiarity with NSA, CNSS, DISA, NIST, CJCS, DoD, and USAF cybersecurity standards and policies.

• Experience briefing senior leadership and working collaboratively with management and technical teams.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to collaborate across highly technical and policy-driven environments

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities

• Ability to support senior leaders with professionalism and clarity

Additional Information

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL

Travel: Occasional travel (5%) may be required

Onsite 

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Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities