Cybersecurity Engineer II

Accelint

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. national security clearance required or ability to obtain one.
  • 5-7+ years of cybersecurity, network defense, or systems engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related.
  • Experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies and network defense architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise and related security tools.
  • Proficiency in vulnerability management and network analysis tools like Wireshark.
  • Ability to script or automate processes using languages like Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and present National Security and Cybersecurity assessments and recommendations.
  • Design and deploy cybersecurity solutions for complex DoD environments.
  • Configure and troubleshoot security solutions, including SIEM and firewall technologies.
  • Support DoD Computer Network Defense and risk management activities.
  • Integrate cybersecurity solutions across various platforms and systems.
  • Conduct network and security analysis using specialized tools like Splunk and Tenable.
  • Leverage automation to enhance cybersecurity engineering and testing procedures.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Optional HSA and FSA
  • Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Cybersecurity Engineer II
  • Full time
  • Onsite


*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and present National Security and Cybersecurity assessments, analyses, studies, and technical recommendations.
  • Design, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy cybersecurity and network defense solutions across complex DoD environments.
  • Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability management tools, and network monitoring solutions.
  • Support DoD Computer Network Defense (CND) requirements, boundary defense, vulnerability mitigation, remediation, and risk management activities.
  • Integrate cybersecurity solutions across Windows, Linux/Unix, network infrastructure, servers, security appliances, APIs, and third-party platforms.
  • Conduct network and security analysis using tools such as Wireshark, Tenable, Splunk, and network taps.
  • Leverage automation, scripting, APIs, generative AI, and agentic coding to improve cybersecurity engineering, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate and support vendor integration, testing, demonstrations, and fielding activities, including CONUS and OCONUS events.
  • Collaborate with government, vendors, engineering teams, and international stakeholders to resolve technical issues and achieve consensus.
  • Develop technical documentation, test procedures, assessment reports, briefings, and customer presentations.
  • Support cybersecurity activities throughout the acquisition, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment lifecycle.
  • Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs and international customer engagements as required.


Required Qualifications

  • Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
  • 5-7+ years of relevant hands-on cybersecurity, network defense, systems engineering, or National Security experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies and network defense architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security.
  • Experience with enterprise IDS/IPS and firewall technologies.
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment and management tools such as Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc.
  • Experience with Wireshark and network traffic analysis.
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity products across complex hardware/software environments.
  • Experience with APIs, scripting, automation, or software development.
  • Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.


Desired Qualifications

  • CASP+ or CISSP certification, including candidates actively pursuing either certification.
  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program experience.
  • DoD Computer Network Defense experience.
  • Splunk Enterprise Security experience.
  • Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, or Trellix NX experience.
  • Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc experience.
  • Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other automation/programming experience.
  • Experience with REST APIs and cybersecurity tool integrations.
  • Experience supporting complex DoD acquisition programs.
  • Experience coordinating CONUS/OCONUS vendor integration and customer events.


Clearance Requirements

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

Pay Scales & Benefits

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include...

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Optional HSA and FSA
  • Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program


The pay range for this role is:

110,000 - 130,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (HDG))

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