Cybersecurity Engineer

Vets Hired; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to secure and monitor DoD-aligned IT infrastructure and C5ISR systems. This role involves implementing cybersecurity controls, performing vulnerability assessments, and supporting incident response while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

You will contribute to engineering, testing, and sustainment activities to protect critical systems from evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with malware analysis, digital forensics, and intrusion detection.
• Experience using FTK, Wireshark, Autopsy, or similar.
• Experience developing code with Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (IAT Level I; II or III preferred).

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement hardware, software, and network security solutions.
• Administer, configure, and support secure IT infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain STIG checklists across multiple technologies.
• Review Windows, Linux, Cloud, network, and application security configurations.
• Perform ACAS vulnerability scans and generate remediation reports.
• Continuously monitor system security posture and respond to security changes.
• Provide daily cybersecurity operational support.
• Create and track audit reports, metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Support cyber incident investigations and breach analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Analyze security data to identify indicators of compromise.
• Prepare technical reports with findings and security recommendations.
• Stay current on cyber threats, attack techniques, and detection methods.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to resolve security issues and improve system protection.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Malware analysis

Digital forensics

Intrusion detection

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

FTK

Wireshark

Autopsy

Job description

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for securing, monitoring, and maintaining IT infrastructure and C5ISR systems by implementing cybersecurity controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, responding to cyber incidents, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity standards. The role supports engineering, testing, and sustainment activities while protecting critical systems from evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement hardware, software, and network security solutions.
• Administer, configure, and support secure IT infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain STIG checklists across multiple technologies.
• Review Windows, Linux, Cloud, network, and application security configurations.
• Perform ACAS vulnerability scans and generate remediation reports.
• Continuously monitor system security posture and respond to security changes.
• Provide daily cybersecurity operational support.
• Create and track audit reports, metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Support cyber incident investigations and breach analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Analyze security data to identify indicators of compromise.
• Prepare technical reports with findings and security recommendations.
• Stay current on cyber threats, attack techniques, and detection methods.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to resolve security issues and improve system protection.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with malware analysis, digital forensics, and intrusion detection.
• Experience using tools such as FTK, Wireshark, Autopsy, or similar.
• Experience developing code with Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby, or similar languages.
• IAT Level I Certification (Level II or III preferred).
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, vulnerability management, and security operations.