Cybersecurity Engineer (CPT / DCO Support)

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group in the United States is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support CPT mission operations by translating requirements into technical actions and coordinating with threat-focused teams. This role focuses on planning, SOPs, and briefings that strengthen DCO posture while aligning with mission objectives.

Applicants should have an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and experience in cyber operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is REQUIRED.
• Experience supporting cyber operations or CPT-aligned missions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and briefs.
• Knowledge of adversary behavior and defensive cyber operations concepts.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and adversary emulation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Understand CPT objectives, operational end states, and DCO execution.
• Support CPT-aligned efforts across Hunt, Clear, Enable Hardening, and Assess.
• Assist with mission planning, prioritization, and alignment to objectives.
• Develop and improve processes, playbooks, SOPs, and reporting formats.
• Coordinate technical inputs across stakeholders (mission teams, engineers, system owners, leadership).
• Provide clear documentation and briefings translating cyber activity into risk, impact, and recommended actions.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Cyber operations experience

Strong written and verbal comms

MITRE ATT&CK familiarity

Education

Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, GIAC)

Job description

Cyber Synergy is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Cyber Protection Team (CPT) mission operations by providing technical and strategic support to threat-focused, intelligence-driven Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). This role requires a strong understanding of CPT mission objectives, core functions, and operational outcomes. The Cybersecurity Engineer will help translate mission needs into technical requirements, support planning and coordination, and contribute to improving mission execution, sensing, and defensive posture-without necessarily serving as the primary operator executing hunt/clear actions.

Core Responsibilities (Mission Support & Enablement)

• Understand CPT mission objectives, operational end states, and how teams execute DCO in response to threats
• Support CPT-aligned efforts across Hunt, Clear, Enable Hardening, and Assess
• Assist with mission planning, prioritization, and operational alignment to objectives
• Support development and improvement of processes, playbooks, SOPs, and reporting formats
• Coordinate technical inputs across stakeholders (mission teams, engineers, system owners, leadership)
• Provide clear documentation and briefings translating cyber activity into risk, impact, and recommended actions

Required Technical Understanding (Working Knowledge)

• CPT Core Functions: Hunt, Clear, Enable Hardening, Assess
• CPT Capabilities: Discovery & Counter-Infiltration, Cyber Threat Emulation, Threat Mitigation
• Network Sensing: sensor placement concepts, telemetry use for detection/response, and sensing gap impacts

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (REQUIRED)
• Experience supporting cyber operations, DCO environments, or CPT-aligned missions
• Strong understanding of adversary behavior and defensive cyber operations concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (documentation, reporting, briefings)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military CPT / DCO experience (operator or mission support)
• Cyber strategy experience (planning, mission alignment, leadership briefs)
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and adversary emulation concepts
• Certifications preferred: Security+, CySA+, CASP+, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, CISSP