Cybersecurity Engineer ll

Engineering Services Network - ESN; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Services Network (ESN) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to support NIWC Atlantic with on-site work in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on implementing and monitoring cybersecurity controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance across the network.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, at least three years of cybersecurity experience, IAM/IAT/IASAE Level I certification, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity-related field and relevant engineering background.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with DoD/DoN or equivalent.
• IAM/IAT/IASAE Level I certification per DoD 8570.1M or position-based equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures to strengthen cyber defense and resilience.
• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities and propose remediation or risk mitigation actions.
• Ensure security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
• Respond to cyber security incidents and re-establish protections with required reporting.
• Schedule is Monday to Friday with some weekend support as needed for contract obligations.
• Perform other duties and duties as assigned to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Assessment

DoD 8570.1M

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

AWS

Job description

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support,strategic and program management,testing and evaluation,operations support, andinformation technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

Cybersecurity Engineer II

Location on site in Chesapeake, VA.

ESN is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to support a contract with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Atlantic, in Norfolk, VA. The contract to support NIWC LANT consists of Independent Validation & Verification, Operations, Sustainment, and Installation support. The Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) systems provide near real-time material-based readiness reporting to the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy (DRRS-N) and provides three additional primary capabilities to the Fleet including Ashore and Afloat systems. This support includes automated software testing, Scrum Master support, operating in the AWS Cloud, management of JIRA/Confluence, Cyber compliance, and project support.

Duties

• Include planning, implementing, upgrading, and/or monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.
• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure
• Responding to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports.
• Schedule is Monday through Friday with some weekend support required.
• Performs other duties and works schedules assigned by management, which may include changes to duties, responsibilities, or work hours as required to meet contractual obligations, mission requirements, or the needs of the organization.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering OR bachelor's degree in mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.
• Depending on PWS tasking, individuals shall be certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M

Clearance: Active Secret

Salary: $120000 - $135000 per year