Cybersecurity Engineer

TekSynap Corporation; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

TekSynap Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join the DLA Team, focused on information assurance and security engineering for government contracts.

Required DoD/IC experience, DoD 8570/8140 certifications, Top Secret clearance, and willingness to work on-site in Columbus, OH. Target salary range is $160,000–$220,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of IT experience with cybersecurity or information assurance engineering.
• Experience supporting government agencies or federal environments (DoD/IC/federal civil).
• DoD 8570/8140 CND-IS cert or higher certifications listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform IA and cybersecurity tasks across projects and teams.
• Analyze and resolve system-level IA challenges with structured methods.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and organizational cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Provide security engineering support across the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure network and system architectures.
• Recommend security controls to protect information systems.
• Support continuous monitoring and risk management to maintain secure configurations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Info assurance

DoD experience

Security architecture

Risk management

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team.

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience, with demonstrated work in cybersecurity or information assurance engineering.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 CND-IS certification
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
• CFR – CyberSec First Responder
• CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
• Cloud+

AND

• Computing Environment: Certified in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or 2019

AND

• RSA Archer Certified Administrator

AND

• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III
• CASP+ CE – CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CE)
• CCNP Security – Cisco Certified Network Professional Security
• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CISSP (or Associate) – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• GCED – GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
• GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler
• CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional

Clearance

• Must possess a Top Secret clearance with a favorable NACLC and be eligible for an IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical-Sensitive clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical and analytical project tasks related to specialized Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity requirements.
• Integrate electronic processes and methodologies to identify, analyze, and resolve system-level and technology-based IA challenges.
• Analyze and interpret information security requirements to ensure compliance with DoD and organizational cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Apply systematic and analytical approaches to improve workflow, organizational structures, and planning related to cybersecurity operations.
• Provide security engineering support throughout the system lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure implementation of network and system architectures.
• Recommend and implement security measures and controls to protect information systems from unauthorized access or misuse.
• Support continuous monitoring and risk management processes to maintain secure system configurations.

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Locations: Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret Clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $160,000 - $220,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.