Jr Cybersecurity Engineer

PCI Professional Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Professional Services seeks a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer for an upcoming contract. This onsite role reports to the Program Manager and is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities include implementing security controls for a classified multi-domain IT environment, applying baselines, performing vulnerability scans, testing, remediation, and documenting evidence to maintain authorization. Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1–2 years of experience, and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• DCWF Basic qualification or the ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design, implementation, and operation of security controls for a classified, multi-domain IT environment.
• Under supervision, applies approved security baselines and hardening standards to systems, applications, and network components.
• Performs vulnerability scans and analyzes findings.
• Assists with testing, patching, remediation, and validation activities.
• Documents control implementations, assessment evidence, test procedures, risks, and corrective actions.
• Monitors security events, supports incident response, maintains configuration and vulnerability records.

Skills

Vulnerability Scanning

Security Controls

Incident Response

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS

Job description

PCI Professional Services is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer for an upcoming contract. This role is onsite and reports to the Program Manager. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design, implementation, and operation of security controls for a classified, multi-domain IT environment.
• Working under the guidance of senior cybersecurity staff, this role applies approved security baselines and hardening standards to systems, applications, and network components
• Performs vulnerability scans; analyzes findings
• Assists with testing, patching, remediation, and validation activities.
• Documents control implementations, assessment evidence, test procedures, risks, and corrective actions to help maintain the environment’s authorization and assurance posture.
• Additional responsibilities include monitoring security events, supporting incident response, maintaining configuration and vulnerability records, and coordinating with systems, network, software, and program teams to resolve security issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• One to two years of relevant experience
• Must have and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• DCWF Basic qualification or the ability to obtain it
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
  
  

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.