Cyber Defense Engineer - Threat Ops & Mission Enablement

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Cyber Protection Team (CPT) mission operations by translating mission needs into technical requirements and coordinating planning and execution.

This role requires TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, experience in DCO environments, and strong written and verbal communication to document risk, impact, and recommended actions; familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
• Experience supporting cyber operations or CPT-aligned missions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and briefs.
• Familiarity with CPT core functions and capabilities helps.

Responsibilities

• Understand CPT objectives and how DCO teams operate.
• Support Hunt, Clear, Enable Hardening, and Assess efforts.
• Assist mission planning, prioritization, and alignment to objectives.
• Develop and improve processes, playbooks, SOPs, and reporting formats.
• Coordinate technical inputs across stakeholders and briefing materials.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Experience in cyber operations / DCO

Strong written and verbal comms

Understanding adversary behavior / DCO

MITRE ATT&CK familiarity

Certifications: Security+ / CySA+ / GI

Tools

Security+ Certification

CySA+ Certification

CISSP Certification

Job description

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Cyber Protection Team (CPT) mission operations by translating mission needs into technical requirements and coordinating planning and execution.

This role requires TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, experience in DCO environments, and strong written and verbal communication to document risk, impact, and recommended actions; familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK is a plus.