Cyber Engineer

Capstone Research Corporation

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in cyber testing or related fields.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, programming, and automation.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL.
  • Strong analytical techniques understanding and experience presenting findings.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and network architectures.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute cyber analysis and assessment plans for DoW programs.
  • Develop automated analysis tools with MATLAB and Python for data visualization.
  • Collect and analyze data using SQL and modern database technologies.
  • Evaluate performance and vulnerabilities of cyber systems through testing.
  • Support penetration testing and defensive cyber evaluations.
  • Create dashboards and reports communicating analysis results to stakeholders.
  • Analyze logs and data for trends related to cyber threats.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with multidisciplinary expertise.
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense technologies.
  • Engagement with high-level government stakeholders and clients.
  • Support for continuous professional development and certifications.
Full Job Description
Cyber Engineer

We have an immediate opening for a Cyber Engineer to support the development of next-generation defense capabilities through mission-focused operational analysis, technical studies, and solution architecture in Huntsville, AL. Working closely with Department of War (DoW) customers, the successful candidate will analyze complex multi-domain operational challenges, develop innovative concepts and requirements, and evaluate mission-level solutions that improve command and control, integrated fires, and decision superiority across joint and coalition operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and execute cyber analysis and assessment plans, procedures, and analytical methodologies for DoW programs.
  • Develop automated analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, and related scripting languages to process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of cyber and system performance data.
  • Collect, manage, query, and analyze structured and unstructured data using SQL and modern database technologies.
  • Evaluate cyber system performance, vulnerabilities, survivability, resiliency, and mission impacts through quantitative analysis and testing.
  • Support cyber assessments, penetration testing activities, vulnerability analysis, and defensive cyber evaluations in laboratory and operational environments.
  • Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports that communicate test results, operational effectiveness, and technical findings to government stakeholders.
  • Analyze system logs, network traffic, telemetry, and sensor data to identify trends, anomalies, and indicators of cyber threats.
  • Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, cyber engineers, and government customers to define developmental assessment objectives and validate system performance.
  • Support modeling, simulation, and analytical activities to assess cyber impacts on mission effectiveness.
  • Prepare technical documentation including test plans, procedures, analysis reports, briefings, and recommendations.
  • Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
  • Support continuous improvement of cyber testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
    • Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, and directly relevant professional experience will be considered.
  • 5 years of professional experience supporting cyber testing, cybersecurity analysis, systems analysis, software testing, or related DoW technical programs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis, algorithm development, or engineering analysis.
  • Programming experience using for automation, scripting, data processing, and analytical tool development.
  • Experience working with relational databases and SQL, including data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis, quantitative methods, and analytical techniques.
  • Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting technical findings using charts, visualizations, and technical reports.
  • Familiarity with cyber assessment methodologies, cybersecurity principles, and network architectures.
  • Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or other Department of War cyber programs.
  • Experience supporting cyber test ranges, cyber exercises, or operational test events.
  • Familiarity with offensive and defensive cyber operations concepts.
  • Experience with packet analysis and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
  • Experience using cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF, or DoW cyber standards.
  • Experience with databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing environments and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience using version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced statistical modeling techniques.
  • Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GSEC, or related cybersecurity certifications.
  • Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.

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