Cybersecurity Engineer

Govcio LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to support modernization efforts at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA. The role is fully onsite and requires active TS/SCI clearance.

You will lead design, implementation, and maintenance of secure digital infrastructures, enforcing security protocols and guiding stakeholders with technical oversight. You will develop security architectures, monitor systems, and educate staff on best practices while ensuring DoD/IC policy compliance across all

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligibility required.
• Expert knowledge in fundamental and advanced cyber security.
• Experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems.
• Extensive knowledge of operating systems and database security.
• Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus, firewalls, authentication and IDS/IPS.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and principles.
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and track security measures to protect information and networks.
• Design and engineer secure cybersecurity architecture.
• Define and document system security requirements and solutions.
• Configure and maintain security infrastructure software/hardware.
• Install monitoring software for security breaches and intrusions.
• Monitor for irregular behavior and implement preventive measures.
• Guide DoD/IC policy compliance across environments.
• Educate staff on information security best practices.
• Translate security needs into technical designs with clients.

Skills

TS/SCI Eligibility

Cyber security expertise

Security systems maintenance

Operating systems security

Networking security

Security protocols

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

DoD 8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, GSLC, CISM)

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support modernization efforts. This position will be located in Hampton, VA at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and will be a fully onsiteposition.

We are seeking a Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure digital infrastructures. You will develop and enforce security protocols, operate and enhance cybersecurity systems, and ensure the protection and resilience of the organization’s information assets. Also, be responsible for maintaining a robust security posture across all environments while supporting both internal and external stakeholders with expert guidance and technical oversight. This position is located at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems
• Design computer security strategy and engineering comprehensive cybersecurity architecture
• Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
• Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures
• Plan, develop, implement and update company’s information security strategy
• Educate and train staff in information system security best practices
• Ensures that the appropriate security features and safeguards have been implemented on all information systems as required by DoD/IC policy and directives, and industry best practices.
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle. Ability to provide guidance to government representatives.
• Participates with the client in the strategic design process to translate security and requirements into technical designs.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance: TS SCI

• Active TS/SCI Eligibility
• Expert knowledge in fundamental and advanced cyber security
• DoD 8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, GSLC, CISM)
• Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems
• Extensive knowledge of operating systems and database security
• Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions
• Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles
• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
• Proficient in secure network architectures, encryption technologies and standards, application security, virtualization technologies and secure coding practices.
• Familiar with identity and access management principles, networking routing techniques, social engineering, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and gate way anti-malware.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.