Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer — Cloud & DoD Security

Socket.dev; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I is seeking a Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to build, deploy, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The role emphasizes Windows and Linux systems, DoD-aligned security controls, and collaboration with government agencies to support mission goals.

You will develop architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and test plans while coordinating with stakeholders and potentially leading a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 8+ years of work experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• 6+ years in network/cybersecurity engineering within large-scale DoD networks.
• DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IAT III and IASAE II required.
• CSSP Infrastructure Certification within 120 days of start date.
• Expertise in NDR/EDR/NGFW/IDS-IPS/F5 and security gateways.
• Strong Windows and Linux server operating system knowledge.
• Solid cloud infrastructure security knowledge across compute, storage, and network.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for executive presentations.
• Ability to work independently and modernize complex security systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud cybersecurity infra on Windows and Linux.
• Engineer and implement cloud services like EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS; provision AMIs and perform installs.
• Assist with enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions to support customer goals.
• Evaluate changes and upgrades to meet performance and best practices.
• Provide hardware/software selection details and capacity planning information.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with agencies.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and roadmaps for capabilities.
• Develop and execute test plans for network configuration changes for approvals.
• May serve as team or task lead; coordinate with stakeholders and assessors for security processes.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Polygraph

DoD 8140/8570 IAT III IASAE II

NDR/EDR/NGFW/IDS-IPS

Windows and Linux servers

Cloud security

Security architecture

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Enterprise cybersecurity modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

CAC I is seeking a Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to build, deploy, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The role emphasizes Windows and Linux systems, DoD-aligned security controls, and collaboration with government agencies to support mission goals.

You will develop architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and test plans while coordinating with stakeholders and potentially leading a team.