Cyber Security Project Engineer

GRVTY

$150K — $250K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
  • Experience in cyber security or IT-related fields
  • Hands-on experience with cyber penetration testing
  • Familiarity with adversarial tactics for security testing
  • Proficiency in attack methods and system exploitation
  • Knowledge of cyber security principles across various platforms
  • Experience designing or implementing IT security architecture

Responsibilities

  • Support penetration testing and ethical hacking initiatives
  • Assess and exploit vulnerabilities in information systems
  • Provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with teams to strengthen cyber security measures
  • Conduct thorough network security analysis
  • Develop risk management methodologies to mitigate threats
  • Test and review system configurations for enterprise systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Retirement planning assistance
  • Family assistance resources
  • Opportunities for continued education and professional growth
  • Paid time off to ensure work-life balance
Full Job Description
What You'll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA.

The Sponsor provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. In this capacity, the Cyber Security Project Engineer will support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. The intent is to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions.

What You Must Have
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (applicable to this customer)
  • Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
  • Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
  • Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
  • Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
  • Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
  • Demonstrated experience using network management tools
  • Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
  • Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
  • Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

What Would be Nice to Have
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
  • Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
  • Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
  • Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
  • Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Computing Services
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud services and infrastructure
  • One or more of the relevant certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

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Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Virginia Pay Range

$150,000-$250,000 USD

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