Cyber Operations Readiness Engineer - Windows & CORA

TekSynap; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer/Reviewer to join the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) CORA team at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on assessing Windows infrastructures for DoD cybersecurity standards and supporting STIG application, vulnerability remediation, and ATO documentation.

You'll review AD, DNS, virtualization, and container security, deliver detailed assessment reports, and provide remediation recommendations to strengthen cyber readiness across DTRA networks.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Required Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT III (CASP+, CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent).
• Education: BS in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8-10 years in Windows systems engineering or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Review Windows Server configurations, GPOs, and domain controllers for STIG compliance.
• Assess virtualization platforms (VMWare ESXi, VDI, Nutanix) for secure deployment.
• Validate patch management, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
• Review containerization platforms (Windows containers) for secure configuration.
• Provide technical support for STIG implementation and ATO documentation.
• Deliver assessment reports and actionable remediation recommendations.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

IAT III cert

BS in IT/Cybersecurity

8-10 years exp

Education

BS in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Windows Server Hybrid Admin

VMware VCP

Nutanix NCP

Job description

TekSynap is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer/Reviewer to join the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) CORA team at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on assessing Windows infrastructures for DoD cybersecurity standards and supporting STIG application, vulnerability remediation, and ATO documentation.

You'll review AD, DNS, virtualization, and container security, deliver detailed assessment reports, and provide remediation recommendations to strengthen cyber readiness across DTRA networks.