Cyber Security Engineer

Seneca Holdings

$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization tools (VMware or KVM)
  • Proficiency in Linux and Windows system hardening
  • Experience in vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and patch management
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools (Nessus, ACAS, Wireshark, Splunk, STIGs)
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile workflows

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and maintain PCTE systems across secure environments
  • Apply system hardening techniques and enforce security baselines for VMs
  • Manage transfer, synchronization, and deletion of virtual content during training events
  • Configure and deploy secure virtual training environments
  • Collaborate with Senior Test Officer on cybersecurity test and evaluation
  • Develop cybersecurity test plans and integrate findings into Agile cycles
  • Coordinate with agencies to validate test coverage and compliance
  • Stay updated on DoD cybersecurity standards and apply them to engineering
  • Support deployment and maintenance of RCS infrastructure
  • Perform quality assurance checks and approve configurations before acceptance
  • Collaborate with teams to create engineering specifications
  • Install, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools and services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Continued education and training support
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment
Full Job Description
Seneca Global Services, LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Orlando, FL. The objective of this work is to support the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE). In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the security and smooth operation of critical training systems, working collaboratively with a team to implement a secure environment and resolve technical issues. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining platform integrity, conducting cybersecurity testing, and deploying secure environments to support training initiatives across multiple security levels. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, the ability to collaborate across teams, and a strong commitment to upholding cybersecurity standards in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Troubleshoot and maintain PCTE systems across various secure environment
  • Apply system hardening techniques, validate patches, and enforce security baselines for virtual machines (VMs) and supporting services.
  • Manage the transfer, synchronization, mapping, and deletion of virtual content and network specifications during training events.
  • Configure and deploy secure virtual training environments, including RCS nodes and external system connections.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Test Officer to plan, execute, and report on cybersecurity test and evaluation activities.
  • Develop and maintain Cybersecurity Test Plans and ensure findings are integrated into the Agile development cycle.
  • Coordinate with various agencies (DOT&E, ATEC, USCYBERCOM) to validate test coverage and compliance.
  • Stay up to date with evolving DoD cybersecurity standards, Army regulations, and RMF/NIST controls, applying them to engineering efforts.
  • Support the deployment and maintenance of RCS infrastructure, ensuring continuity across JMN and JIOR nodes.
  • Perform quality assurance checks during system buildouts and approve configurations prior to government acceptance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to analyze technical documents and create engineering specifications for cybersecurity and training solutions.
  • Work with developers to install, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools, agents, and platform services.
  • Lead or assist in managing secure integrations with external systems and databases.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) or more years of equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization tools such as VMware or KVM.
  • Proficiency in Linux and Windows system hardening and baselining.
  • Experience in vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and patch management.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools like Nessus, ACAS, Wireshark, Splunk, and STIGs.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile workflows.

Desired Skills:
  • Active TS/SCI.
  • Industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Experience in multi-domain environments with both classified and unclassified systems.
  • Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and testing.
  • Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

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