Communications Technical Support Services (CTSS) Cybersecurity Engineer

S2i2, Inc; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Communications Technical Support Services (CTSS) seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to provide advanced security engineering across the system lifecycle for DoD-related programs in Columbus, OH. The role requires DoD information assurance expertise, CREST of TS clearance, and on-site collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will apply security controls, conduct risk analyses, and ensure compliance with DoD cyber policies while supporting continuous monitoring and incident response

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of IT experience with cybersecurity engineering responsibilities.
• Experience supporting federal government environments and DoD/federal contracts.
• DoD 8570/8140 CND-IS certification required and DoD baseline IAT Level III certs.
• Active Top Secret clearance with favorable NACLC eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical and analytical tasks supporting information assurance and cybersecurity projects.
• Integrate processes to identify, analyze, and resolve system-level information assurance challenges.
• Analyze information security requirements to ensure compliance with DoD policies and standards.
• Apply data-driven approaches to optimize cybersecurity operations planning and workflows.
• Deliver security engineering support across the system lifecycle from planning to integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and compliant architectures.
• Recommend and implement advanced security controls to safeguard information systems.
• Support continuous monitoring and risk management activities for secure configurations.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

DoD information assurance

Active Top Secret clearance

8570 / 8140 IAT Level III

F5 BIG-IP ASM

Government contracting experience

System lifecycle security

Tools

BIG-IP ASM

Job description

Communications Technical Support Services (CTSS) Cybersecurity Engineer

• Posted 17-Sep-2026 (EST)
• 3990 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213, USA

Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) with favorable NACLC eligibility

Work Schedule: On-site, 5 days/week.

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Engineer provides advanced technical and analytical support for specialized information assurance and cybersecurity initiatives at the Defense Logistics Agency. This position delivers comprehensive security engineering throughout the entire system lifecycle-including planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration-and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and compliant network and system architectures aligned with Department of Defense cybersecurity policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute technical and analytical tasks supporting specialized information assurance and cybersecurity projects.
• Integrate electronic processes and methodologies to identify, analyze, and resolve system-level and technology-based information assurance challenges.
• Analyze and interpret information security requirements to ensure compliance with DoD and organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
• Apply data-driven, systematic approaches to optimize workflows, organizational structure, and planning for cybersecurity operations.
• Deliver security engineering support at all stages of the system lifecycle, from initial planning and design through development, testing, and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the secure and compliant implementation of network and system architectures.
• Recommend and implement advanced security measures and controls to safeguard information systems against unauthorized access or misuse.
• Support continuous monitoring and risk management activities to maintain secure, resilient system configurations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience, including demonstrated cybersecurity or information assurance engineering responsibilities.

Proven experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments (e.g., Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal civil agencies, or military organizations).

DoD 8570 / 8140 CND-IS certification required (ex., CEH, CFR, GCIA, or GCIH).

Computing environment certification required: F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP ASM (F5-CTS ASM).

DoD-approved 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level III (ex., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or CISSP Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP).

Active Top Secret clearance with favorable NACLC and eligibility for IT-I (Tier 5 / SSBI) Critical-Sensitive clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience supporting similar contracts, with in-depth understanding of customer environments, requirements, and operational landscapes.

Hands-on experience with BIG-IP ASM policy engineering, including policy creation, tuning, and production operations in blocking mode.

Experience working in a DLA environment, especially DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Aviation, or DLA J6.