Cyber Security Specialist 4 - Springfield, VA with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Military pay offset

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Building Intelligence®, designs, builds, operates and maintains cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities and enterprises.

This on-site role in Tysons, VA, focuses on system builds, security tooling, and RMF implementation across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments, with mentorship and client-facing communication. Candidates should have advanced degrees or extensive experience, be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS, and hold active security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Security engineering and operations experience in cybersecurity
• System administration and triage of complex IT environments
• Ability to develop automation scripts and deployment playbooks

Responsibilities

• Perform system builds for Windows Server, workstation, and Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in virtual environments (VMware, Hyper‑V, Nutanix, Azure Local).
• Install and configure applications using IIS and SQL Server.
• Configure network environments with Cisco/Juniper switches and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Develop deployment playbooks using Ansible and/or Terraform.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate system functions.
• Implement DISA STIGs using Group Policy, Ansible, PowerShell, and SQL scripts.
• Support secure Azure and AWS deployments and RMF documentation processes.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity personnel and communicate security findings to clients.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

System administration

Scripting/automation

Education

High School Diploma with 12+ years experience

Associates degree with 10+ years experience

Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience

Master's Degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

PowerShell

WSUS

MECM

Yum

SQL Server

Windows Server

RHEL

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• * Perform system builds for a variety of system environments including Windows Server and workstation and Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as well as virtual environments including VMWare, Hyper‑V, Nutanix, and Azure Local
• * Install and configure applications that utilize IIS and SQL Server
• * Install and configure network environments consisting of Cisco and/or Juniper Layer 2/ Layer 3 switches, Palo Alto Cisco firewalls, load balancers, etc.
• * Perform database tuning and optimization for SQL Server
• * Develop playbooks for deployment of infrastructure using Ansible and/or Terraform
• * Develop complex PowerShell scripts for automation of system functions
• * Utilize a wide variety of Cybersecurity tools for system Assessment and Authorizations, including, but not limited to: Evaluate STIG, eMASSter, Vulnerator, ACAS / TenableSC, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, eMASS, Xacta / Xacta 360. Develop answer files for Evaluate STIG
• * Implement DISA STIGs on a wide variety of environments using Group Policy Objects, Ansible, PowerShell, and SQL scripts
• * Utilize / implement vendor hardening guides for a wide variety of applications and IoT devices
• * Perform system updates using WSUS, MECM, PowerShell scripts, Yum, and manual patches
• * Provide guidance to system administrators for implementing Cybersecurity best practices, STIG compliance, etc.
• * Support system designs by developing secure system architectures, assisting with product selection, ensuring cyber compliance, selecting solutions for NIST 800-53 controls fulfillment, etc.
• * Support production environment Cyber compliance with scans, patching, remediation, STIG updates, Active Directory administration, etc.
• * Support secure Azure and AWS deployments including use of automated deployment tools, Entra ID, Azure Local, Sentinel, Azure Arc, etc.
• * Develop technical documentation for RMF efforts to include Boundary Diagrams, HW/SW lists, PPSM documents, POA&Ms, etc.
• * Develop procedural documentation and control family plans for the NIST control families
• * Stay abreast of security trends and technologies
• * Mentor junior Cybersecurity personnel
• * May act as a subject matter expert, requiring formal and independent learning and the ability to translate this expertise into recommendations in specific circumstances.
• * Communicate orally with customers and groups on technical security related issues.
• * Write reports to document mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security related issues.
• * Pay Range USD $125,120.00 - USD $172,040.00 /Yr.

Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ POLY is REQUIRED

Position / Candidate Requirements

• * High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
• * Associates with 10+ years of experience or
• * Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
• * Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
• * System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
• * Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
• * Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
• * Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
• * Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS

What we offer

• * A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• * An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• * Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• * Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
• * We offer an excellent benefits package including:
• * A competitive salary
• * Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• * Paid time off
• * Tuition reimbursement
• * 401k Retirement Plan
• * Military Reserve pay offset
• * Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• * Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• * Sitting for extended periods of time.
• * Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• * Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• * Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• * Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• * Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• * Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• * Identify and understand the speech of another person.