Cyber Security Engineer - Top Secret clearance required

PGTEK; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA option

Vision plan

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Pet insurance discount

Employee assistance

PTO & holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team at Langley AFB to ensure DoD/KR policy compliance, manage security solutions, and support hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This onsite role requires an active Top Secret clearance and collaboration with KR security and DoD stakeholders.

The successful candidate will monitor security tools, draft briefings, and advise on best practices for secure product reviews and implementations across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required for DoD work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with KR and DoD cyber security policies, procedures, and ATO conditions.

Skills

ACAS

Tenable Nessus

McAfee EPO

McAfee Move

HBSS

SCCM

LogRhythm

AWS CloudWatch

Tools

ACAS

Tenable Nessus

McAfee EPO

McAfee Move

HBSS

SCCM

LogRhythm

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Langley AFB, Virginia
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret clearance required

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our team at Langley AFB. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and KR cyber security policies, administer security solutions, and support hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This is an onsite role requiring an active Top Secret clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with KR and DoD cyber security policies, procedures, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) conditions.
• Review IaaS-related software release notes and provide security-focused recommendations for approval.
• Draft, deliver, and brief reports on cyber security status, findings, and remediation efforts.
• Monitor SIEM, Syslog, and related security tools for alerts, misconfigurations, and potential threats.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to advise on product reviews, implementations, and best practices that strengthen security posture.
• Configure and operate security tools across cloud and on-premises environments, such as ACAS, HBSS, CloudWatch, LogRhythm, and Microsoft System Center.
• Apply industry best practices, DISA STIGs, vendor-specific documentation, and internal KR policies to secure hybrid cloud environments.
• Work closely with KR security personnel and DoD stakeholders to maintain compliance and improve security operations.

Required Technical Skills

• ACAS / Tenable Nessus
• McAfee EPO / McAfee Move / HBSS
• SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)
• LogRhythm
• AWS CloudWatch

Additional Requirements

• Ability to identify, analyze, and remediate security vulnerabilities in hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Skilled at preparing and delivering technical documentation, reports, and security briefings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to support cross-functional teams.

Additional Details

• Work Location: Onsite at Langley AFB, Virginia
• Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret clearance is mandatory
• Environment Supported: Cloud, On-premises, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK.
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.
• matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.
• generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

About Pgtek

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans