Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze cybersecurity risks in military systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement secure architectures to prevent cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
• Perform Testing & Evaluation (T&E) on systems to identify weaknesses and enhance security controls.
• Maintain and enforce cybersecurity measures throughout the entire system lifecycle.
• Evaluate and enhance the security of legacy systems to ensure continued compliance and protection.
• Apply advanced cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND to strengthen defense mechanisms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and remediate findings by implementing vendor patches across Linux and Windows environments.
• Design, implement, configure, and enforce security controls on networks, hardware, and software components.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and provide threat intelligence insights to enhance system security.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and 10 years OR a PhD and 5 years OR a master's degree and 8 years of experience in the following areas:
• System hardening to protect against cyber threats.
• Networking and virtualization technologies.
• Application and enforcement of DoD cybersecurity policies and security tools.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Threat intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats.
• Implementation and management of security controls across diverse IT environments.
• Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Certification, minimum IAT Level III, in accordance with DFARS 252.239-7001.
• Clearance: Active Secret or higher required.