Cyber Vulnerability Test Engineer

IPSecure, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Unlimited vacation

Certification reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

IPSecure, Inc. seeks a Cyber Vulnerability Test Engineer to design, build, and operate a dedicated test range for AF CPL testing and to assess interoperability of cyber systems for Air Force requirements.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a DoD 8140 IAT II certification or higher, and a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong scripting, Linux, and network skills are essential, along with hands-on ability to document findings and present risk-minded recommendations.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• DoD 8140 IAT level II certification or higher.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, CS, or related with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate a standalone cyberspace test range for AF CPL testing.
• Perform vulnerability and interoperability assessments of pre-selected Cyber Systems.
• Follow STIG guidelines and manage Windows AD and server configurations.
• Provide documentation and project management reporting.
• Suggest improvements to network planning and related projects.

Skills

Scripting

Python automation

Wireshark

Linux administration

TCP/IP routing knowledge

API testing and automation

Cybersecurity fundamentals

IPv6 addressing and subnetting

NDP

TLS PKI certificates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Ixia IxNetwork

VMware

Windows Server

PowerShell

Job description

Cyber Vulnerability Test Engineer – (UCAP) - TS/SCI Clearance Required - Located at Lackland AFB, SATX

Job Description

At IPSecure, you’ll shape the future of Cybersecurity by building the technology to tackle the toughest challenges and stay ahead of the latest threats. If you want to join an agile and growing company that makes a direct impact in the cyber fight against cyber criminals, IPSecure is the place for you. Driven by passionate people who are dedicated to making the world safer, it’s no wonder we’ve been named a Top Place to Work in San Antonio. As a Cyber Vulnerability Test Engineer, you will perform vulnerability, cybersecurity, and interoperability technical assessments of pre-selected Cyber Systems for placement on the Air Force Compliant Products List (AF CPL).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain a stand‑alone cyberspace test range for AF CPL testing.
• Requires specialized experience in evaluating, analyzing, maintaining, managing, or improving cyberspace and unified communication system performance.
• Follow Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Administration and configuration of Windows Active Directory with integrated DNS server and domain policies.
• Configuration and administration of Windows 11 workstations and Windows 2022+ Servers.
• Design, implementation, and configuration of physical & virtual networks and associated hardware/software.
• Creation, configuration, and administration of VMware virtual machines.
• Ensures uninterrupted access to all unified communication features in support of T&E efforts.
• Designs, develops, tests, and reports on the operational unified communication software or cyberspace system under test.
• Provides documentation/project tracking and management reporting.
• Provides tactical and strategic input to overall network planning and related projects.
• Reports to a project leader, supervisor, or manager.
• Must be adept at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations to department management.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI Level government clearance in DISS
• Requires a DoD 8140 IAT level II certification or higher
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering Management, or similar with 3+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting (example: Unix Shell, Windows batch, Windows Script Files, PowerShell, Ansible) to automate software integration and system infrastructure tasks.
• Ixia IxNetwork and traffic generation
• Python automation development
• Wireshark packet analysis
• Linux administration
• TCP/IP and routing knowledge
• API testing and automation
• Cybersecurity fundamentals (PKI, certificates, TLS)
• IPv6 addressing and subnetting
• Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)
• Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Unlimited Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, Education and Certification Reimbursement Program, 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor employer match after 3 months, Prepaid legal plan and ID protection plan available, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance available.

EEOC Statement

IPSecure does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.