Cybersecurity Engineer

Vets Hired

$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
  • 3+ years in malware analysis, digital forensics, or intrusion detection
  • 2+ years using tools like FTK, Wireshark, or Autopsy
  • 1+ year of coding experience in Python, Lua, C/C++, or Ruby
  • IAT Level I certification
  • Active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Recommend and implement security solutions for hardware, software, and networks
  • Administer and support secure IT infrastructure, including OS and applications
  • Develop cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and provide remediation recommendations
  • Continuously monitor systems for security posture changes
  • Provide daily operational support for cybersecurity
  • Support investigations of incidents and analyze data for indicators of compromise

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment focused on mission-critical systems
  • Opportunity to work with advanced cybersecurity technologies
  • Collaboration with experienced cybersecurity professionals
  • Continuous professional development and training
  • Active contribution to national cybersecurity efforts
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

This position supports cybersecurity operations for complex C5ISR systems, focusing on protecting IT infrastructure, applications, and networks in a mission-critical environment. The role involves implementing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting incident response, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recommend and implement hardware, software, and network security solutions
  • Administer, configure, and support secure IT infrastructure, including operating systems, networks, and applications
  • Apply and manage STIG checklists across multiple technologies and develop cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures
  • Review Windows, Linux, cloud, network, and application STIGs, DoD SRGs, and vendor hardening guides
  • Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans and generate reports with remediation recommendations
  • Continuously monitor systems and applications for changes impacting security posture
  • Provide daily cybersecurity operational support
  • Create, track, and report audit metrics and findings to the appropriate security leadership
  • Support investigations of cybersecurity incidents and potential breaches
  • Analyze multiple data sources to identify indicators of compromise
  • Prepare reports outlining findings, risks, and recommended actions
  • Stay current on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and detection methods
  • Develop scripts using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages to automate repetitive tasks
  • Collaborate with other cybersecurity engineers to resolve security issues and develop scalable security solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity
  • At least 3 years of experience in malware analysis, digital forensics, or intrusion detection
  • At least 2 years of experience using tools such as FTK, Wireshark, Autopsy, or similar technologies
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience developing code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby, or similar
  • IAT Level I certification
  • Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • IAT Level II or III certification
  • Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical field


Working Place:

Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Company :

2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space

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