Cybersecurity Specialist I

Linchpin Solutions, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-funded disability and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in North Carolina is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support day-to-day operations, monitor IT threats, and maintain compliance with DoD policies. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in cybersecurity and a GED or equivalent certification. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. This is a full-time onsite position with an active DoD Secret Clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
• Experience with Incident response.
• Familiarity with Government cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
• Monitor and analyze IT threats.
• Implement and evaluate security controls.
• Maintain compliance with DoD policies and controls.
• Conduct basic threat analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Support user access control and identity management procedures.
• Maintain documentation of security incidents and compliance activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Ability to work collaboratively and individually

Presentation skills

Presentations & briefings

Education

GED or Highschool Diploma

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Firewall configuration

ACL management

Job description

Role Overview

In this role, you will support day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations including monitoring, analyzing, and responding to threats against IT systems. You will implement security controls, evaluate alerts, and assist with maintaining compliance with DoD policies and IAVM/IA controls. This position provides hands‑on experience with firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), incident response, and threat analysis while working under the guidance of senior cybersecurity staff.

General Skillset

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

Specific Skillset

• Support incident detection, analysis, and response efforts across IT systems
• Assist with firewall rule creation, ACL updates, and configuration management
• Monitor, review, and report on security alerts and events from network and host‑based tools
• Apply Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and ensure timely patching
• Conduct basic threat analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Support user access control and identity management procedures
• Maintain documentation of security incidents, reports, and compliance activities

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• GED or Highschool Diploma
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2‑3+ Years of Cybersecurity experience
• Experience with Incident response
• Experience with Government cybersecurity standards

Build Your Career With Us

Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel that become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee’s position, date of hire, and contract terms.

Cyber Security Message

Linchpin Solutions follows a specific recruiting practice to protect all candidates. We will never request any financial information immediately. Do not reveal confidential or sensitive information without ensuring the request is coming from Linchpin Solutions directly. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (443) 707‑3070 if you suspect any type of social engineering attacks such as phishing, spear phishing, baiting or any other suspicious activity.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Description

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist.

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Work Schedule: Fulltime, Onsite M‑F.