Cyber Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PCTE systems across various secure environment
• Apply system hardening techniques, validate patches, and enforce security baselines for virtual machines (VMs) and supporting services
• Manage the transfer, synchronization, mapping, and deletion of virtual content and network specifications during training events
• Configure and deploy secure virtual training environments, including RCS nodes and external system connections
• Collaborate with the Senior Test Officer to plan, execute, and report on cybersecurity test and evaluation activities
• Develop and maintain Cybersecurity Test Plans and ensure findings are integrated into the Agile development cycle
• Coordinate with various agencies (DOT&E, ATEC, USCYBERCOM) to validate test coverage and compliance
• Stay up to date with evolving DoD cybersecurity standards, Army regulations, and RMF/NIST controls, applying them to engineering efforts
• Support the deployment and maintenance of RCS infrastructure, ensuring continuity across JMN and JIOR nodes
• Perform quality assurance checks during system buildouts and approve configurations prior to government acceptance
• Collaborate with development teams to analyze technical documents and create engineering specifications for cybersecurity and training solutions
• Work with developers to install, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools, agents, and platform services
• Led or assist in managing secure integrations with external systems and databases

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) or more years of equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with virtualization tools such as VMware or KVM
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows system hardening and baselining
• Experience in vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and patch management
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools like Nessus, ACAS, Wireshark, Splunk, and STIGs
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile workflows
• Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and testing
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance, Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) or more years of equivalent experience, Hands-on experience with virtualization tools, Proficiency in Linux and Windows system hardening and baselining, Experience in vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and patch management, Familiarity with cybersecurity tools, Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Desired Skills: Active TS/SCI, Industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent), Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and testing, Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines