Job Description:
Job Summary
An organization is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a tactical systems program focused on data management and cybersecurity services. This role involves securing IT infrastructure, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security policies, and supporting cyber defense operations across complex environments.
What You Can Expect to Do:
- Recommend and implement hardware, software, and network solutions to address security issues
- Administer, configure, and support IT infrastructure including operating systems, networks, and application security
- Implement STIG checklists and develop cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Review security guidelines including STIGs, SRGs, and vendor hardening documentation
- Conduct vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS
- Generate reports and recommend remediation actions for identified vulnerabilities
- Monitor systems continuously and respond to changes impacting security posture
- Provide daily cybersecurity operational support
- Create and track audit reports, metrics, and report findings to leadership
- Support investigations of cyber incidents and breaches
- Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies
- Analyze data sources to identify indicators of compromise
- Prepare client reports outlining findings and recommendations
- Stay updated on evolving cyber threats and detection techniques
- Automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python
- Collaborate with cross-functional cybersecurity teams to resolve issues and enhance security posture
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- 3+ years of experience in malware analysis, forensics, or intrusion detection
- 2+ years of experience with tools such as FTK, Wireshark, Autopsy, or similar
- 1+ year of experience in programming (e.g., Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby)
- Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification
- Active Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- IAT Level II or III certification
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)