Cybersecurity Test Lead - Mid-Level - (9271)

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Test Lead (Mid-Level) supporting the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. The Cybersecurity Test Lead will help plan, manage, and execute Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation (DTandE/OTandE) activities for major DoD programs, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. This role supports multi-disciplinary test teams performing system security analysis on military systems and software to identify vulnerabilities across aircraft, weapon systems, cloud architectures, and traditional IP-based environments.

This is a full-time position located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with approximately 25% travel.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Cybersecurity Test Planning and Management

• Manage cybersecurity test projects and program objectives with DoD and federal agency customers.
• Track team test requirements and support the team in meeting program objectives.
• Provide input to test plans documenting objectives, methods, and resources.
• Support development of program cost and schedule estimates.
• Become fully proficient in the Cyber DTandE Test Process/Guidebook.

Cyber Test Execution and Reporting

• Coordinate test resources to ensure successful program execution.
• Oversee cyber test event planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Support administrative and logistical preparation required for test events.
• Document and communicate test results to both technical and non-technical audiences in written and oral formats.
• Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats and update testing plans and procedures accordingly.
• Assist in developing cybersecurity test strategies for DoD systems.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage diverse cybersecurity test teams and provide oversight for multi-skilled test efforts.
• Attend meetings with customers to prepare test teams for upcoming events.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, maintaining strict adherence to security protocols and professional standards.
• Participate in 5-10 day test events, with extended or variable hours as needed.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelors Degree in a technical field and at least 3 years of relevant technical experience in test management, cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, or IT systems or equivalent combinations of experience and education.

Certifications: DoD 8140 required

Experience with DoD developmental and/or operational test processes.

Experience with aircraft and weapon system testing and evaluation.

Background in Aircraft, Weapon, Cloud, and/or traditional IP system architectures or avionics.