Cybersecurity Engineer - Junior

JCS Solutions LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Job summary

JCS Solutions LLC is looking for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support the NICHD's Office of Information Technology in enhancing cybersecurity measures. The role includes monitoring security tools, incident response, compliance reporting, and customer support.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have 1-3 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000.00 – $120,000.00.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or technical support roles.
• Familiarity with risk management and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security tools to identify vulnerabilities.
• Support incident investigations by gathering relevant data.
• Process and triage ServiceNow requests within the service queue.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Tools

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Summary

The Cyber Security Engineer (Junior) supports the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Information Technology (OIT), in maintaining and improving the organization’s cybersecurity posture. This role works within the Information Assurance Team and collaborates closely with the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to perform security operations, compliance monitoring, risk management, and incident response support aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements such as FISMA and HHS standards.

What’s in it for you:

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high‑performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • And more!

What you will do:

• Operational Security and Monitoring
  • Monitor and analyze security tools such as Splunk, Cylance, Tenable, BigFix, Secret Server, and Microsoft Defender to identify vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Track and support remediation of vulnerabilities across systems.
  • Assist with maintaining visibility and compliance across organizational assets.
• Incident Response and Risk Management
  • Review and triage alerts including DLP, antivirus, and vulnerability findings.
  • Support incident investigations by gathering relevant system and user data.
  • Coordinate with the NIH Incident Response Team to track incidents through closure.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Support FISMA‑related activities including data collection and reporting.
  • Maintain compliance dashboards and tracking tools.
  • Assist in producing weekly and monthly reports for federal leadership.
• Customer Support and Service Queue Management
  • Process and triage ServiceNow requests within the ISSO service queue.
  • Coordinate with customers and technical teams to resolve requests.
  • Support privileged account requests and PIV exemptions by validating approvals and training requirements.
• Security Operations and Administration
  • Review software requests using vulnerability data sources such as the National Vulnerability Database.
  • Monitor international travel alerts and assess potential risks to devices.
  • Manage tools such as NetSparker and Absolute and support asset lifecycle processes.
• Program Support and Collaboration
  • Participate in sprint planning and task tracking using Azure DevOps Boards.
  • Respond to ISSO inquiries in a timely manner during business hours.
  • Support ATO and FISMA recertification efforts as needed.
  • Assist with cybersecurity awareness and communication activities.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1‑3 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or technical support roles.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as the CIA triad.
• Familiarity with risk management and vulnerability remediation.
• Awareness of federal frameworks such as FISMA or NIST is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise tools or ticketing systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

How you will wow us:

• Experience with tools such as Splunk, Tenable, BigFix, Cylance, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
• Exposure to incident response or vulnerability management processes.
• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal environments is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or CySA+.
• Familiarity with AI tools and automation techniques.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to break down complex work into manageable tasks and report progress using metrics.

Compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is $95,000.00 – $120,000.00.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.