Cyber Implementation Engineer III

RISA

• $117K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government polygraph post-hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 6 years of experience (Master's plus 4, Associate's plus 8, or High School diploma/GED plus 10).
  • 6+ years in network or cybersecurity engineering, preferably on DoD capabilities.
  • IAT Level III and IASAE Level II certifications required within 120 days of start.
  • Proficiency in one area (NDR, EDR, firewalls) with familiarity in others.

Responsibilities

  • Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity solutions.
  • Engineer and maintain cybersecurity environments on AWS (including services like EC2 and S3).
  • Research and implement enhancements for enterprise-wide cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Evaluate and recommend hardware and software upgrades for performance improvements.
  • Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and technology roadmaps.
  • Create test plans for configuration changes before implementation.
  • Represent customer requirements in technical discussions with government agencies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) and Roth retirement options.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 11 paid Federal Holidays.
Full Job Description
Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer (EDR, NDR, AWS)

Cyber Security Engineer III - Cyber Implementation Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA - on site

Time Type: Full time, Exempt

Clearance Required to Start: Active TS/SCI (U.S. citizenship required)

Additional Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government polygraph (post-hire requirement)

Salary Range: $117,000 - $128,000

What You Will Do
  • Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications on Windows and Linux.
  • Engineer cybersecurity solutions on AWS - EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS; provision AMIs and handle installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Research and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity capabilities and enhancements.
  • Evaluate and recommend upgrades for performance, standardization, and best practice, with hardware and software recommendations sized for future capacity.
  • Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and the capability and technology roadmap.
  • Develop test plans and documentation for configuration changes before customer approval.
  • Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies, and support security assessment and authorization.
  • Serve as a team or task lead when needed.

What You'll Bring
  • S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI.
  • Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Government polygraph after hire.
  • Education and experience, per the contract labor category criteria: Bachelor's degree in a field applicable to the position plus 6 years of relevant experience. Equivalents accepted - Master's plus 4, Associate's plus 8, or High School diploma/GED plus 10.
  • 6+ years in network or cybersecurity engineering on large-scale enterprise or global networks, with an emphasis on DoD capabilities.
  • DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level III and IASAE Level II certifications, and CSSP Infrastructure Support within 120 days of start.
  • Deep expertise in one of, and working knowledge of others among: NDR, EDR, next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, F5, and email/web security gateways.
  • Strong grasp of cloud infrastructure, security principles, compute, storage, and transport.
  • Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.
  • Strong writing and briefing skills for senior and executive audiences, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) and Roth; Paid Time Off; and 11 paid Federal Holidays.

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