Cybersecurity Engineer I w/Secret IT-I or Tier 5 Clearance

Cyberjobs; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TekSynap is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support DoD-related cybersecurity tasks in a government contracting environment. The role emphasizes defense-in-depth, IA requirements, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain secure architectures.

Eligible candidates should have DoD/IC experience, a relevant BA/BS, and security certifications per the DoD workforce framework. The position is based on-site in Columbus, OH, with standard office hours and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in IT with cybersecurity focus.
• Experience supporting government/federal environments (IC/DoD).
• Understanding customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.

Responsabilités

• Perform technical and analytical IA/cybersecurity tasks.
• Integrate processes to identify and resolve IA challenges.
• Analyze security requirements for DoD/organizational policies.
• Apply systematic approaches to improve cybersecurity operations.
• Provide security engineering across system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure network/system architectures.
• Recommend and implement security measures to protect information systems.
• Support continuous monitoring and risk management processes.

Connaissances

Cyber Defense

InfoSec

DoD/IC experience

Government contracting

Formation

BA/BS in IT or Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Outils

F5 ASM

Description du poste

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 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

8140 Requirements:

Dod Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist — Intermediate. Candidates must satisfy this requirement through one of the following pathways:

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Or

• Approved DCWF 521 certifications: (at least one of these certifications)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA PenTest+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Or

• Approved DCWF Work Role 521 Military Training

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 441: Network Operations Specialist — Intermediate

Candidates must satisfy this requirement through one of the following pathways:

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Or

• Approved DCWF 441 certifications: (at least one of these certifications)
  • o Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • o CompTIA Cloud+
  • o CompTIA Security+
  • o GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • o GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • o GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Or

• Approved DCWF Work Role 441 Military Training

Computing Environment Certification

• F5 Certified Technology Specialist ASM.

Clearance

• Secret with IT-1 (Tier5/SSBI)

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• 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

Secret – IT-I/T5

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $115,000 - $175,000. 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.

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 [e-mail] assistance.