Cybersecurity Engineer

TekSynap • $80K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant IT experience required.
  • 5 years of relevant Operations Technology experience required.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level III Baseline Certification required.
  • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, and CCSP certifications preferred.
  • Security Clearance: Secret – IT II (Tier 3) Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine project tasks focused on Cybersecurity issues.
  • Integrate processes or methodologies to solve technology problems in cybersecurity.
  • Analyze information security requirements for projects.
  • Apply analytical methods to resolve workflow and planning challenges.
  • Provide security engineering support for the development and testing of information systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K plan with employer matching.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage included.
  • Paid vacation time and holidays offered.
  • Work primarily remote with occasional on-site meetings.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized Cybersecurity problems.    
  • Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to cybersecurity requirements.    
  • Analyzes information security requirements.   
  • Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of work flow, organization, and planning.    
  • Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems.  

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience 

  • Ten (10) years of relevant IT experience.  
  • Five (5) years of relevant Operation Technology.  

 

Certifications 

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level III Baseline Certification:   
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)  
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)  
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)  
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)  
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)  
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)  
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 

 

And 

   

  • Information Assurance System Architect and Engineering (IASAE Level III) (within 6 months of contract start):  
  • CISSP-ISSAP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)  
  • CISSP-ISSEP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Engineering Professional)  
  • CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)  

 

And one or more of the following:  

 

  • Microsoft Certified solutions Associate or Expert.  
  • Cisco Certified Network Administrator.  
  • Microsoft Azure Security Technologies.  
  • Amazon Certified Security.  

 

Clearance 

  • Secret – IT II (Tier 3) Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance 
Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. 

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Location: Primarily remote with the ability to periodically support on-site meetings at Fort Belvoir. 
  • Type of environment: Hybrid – Office 
  • Noise level: Low 
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. 
  • Amount of Travel: up to 10% 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

  • US Citizen
  • Secret – IT – II (Tier 3) 

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

 

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

About TekSynap

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