Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
Current DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II certification
Experience in a DoD or Intelligence Community environment preferred
Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph
Responsibilities
Perform security engineering and develop security architecture artifacts
Oversee penetration testing and security exercises
Engineer systems with a focus on security and cross-functional requirements
Identify and assess options for hardware and software updates
Deploy and operate cybersecurity tools
Lead penetration testing and security exercises
Conduct vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certifications
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Access to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies
Support for work-life balance initiatives
Engagement in meaningful projects that impact national security
Full Job Description
Title: Cybersecurity Engineer III
Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Description:
Job Details:
Perform security engineering, develops security architecture artifacts, oversees penetration testing and security exercises, performs computer OS forensic analysis, supports network security, and automates security compliance for systems
Responsible for engineering security into system design documentation, performing cyber hunt activities, and configuring SIEM and Splunk tools
Engineer systems and solutions to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements with emphasis on security as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces
Identify, assess, and present options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades
Deploy and operate cybersecurity tools
Lead performance of penetration testing and security exercises
Secure network systems and participates in vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus
Utilize tools such as Zeek and ELSA to perform network security monitoring
Implement solutions to automate security compliance of systems
Collect and review security analytic measures and oversees security incident detection activities
Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams
Ensure that the operating environment is security compliant
Evaluate IT enclave systems and assess risk posture and system security findings and recommends mitigation
Evaluate analytical and systematic problems of workflows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of experience be substituted in lieu of a degree
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II certification
Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired
Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
