Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Summary

This position supports cybersecurity operations for complex C5ISR systems, focusing on protecting IT infrastructure, applications, and networks in a mission-critical environment. The role involves implementing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting incident response, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and policies.

Key Responsibilities

Recommend and implement hardware, software, and network security solutions

Administer, configure, and support secure IT infrastructure, including operating systems, networks, and applications

Apply and manage STIG checklists across multiple technologies and develop cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures

Review Windows, Linux, cloud, network, and application STIGs, DoD SRGs, and vendor hardening guides

Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans and generate reports with remediation recommendations

Continuously monitor systems and applications for changes impacting security posture

Provide daily cybersecurity operational support

Create, track, and report audit metrics and findings to the appropriate security leadership

Support investigations of cybersecurity incidents and potential breaches

Analyze multiple data sources to identify indicators of compromise

Prepare reports outlining findings, risks, and recommended actions

Stay current on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and detection methods

Develop scripts using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages to automate repetitive tasks

Collaborate with other cybersecurity engineers to resolve security issues and develop scalable security solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity

At least 3 years of experience in malware analysis, digital forensics, or intrusion detection

At least 2 years of experience using tools such as FTK, Wireshark, Autopsy, or similar technologies

Minimum of 1 year of experience developing code in languages such as Python, Lua, C / C++, Ruby, or similar

IAT Level I certification

Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

IAT Level II or III certification

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical field