Junior Cyber Architect

Jobtailor; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a cybersecurity architect/engineer to design and develop systems for enterprise-wide cyber networks in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes vulnerability testing, risk assessment, and incident response within a robust defense program.

The candidate should have Linux, scripting in Bash/Python, and familiarity with DISA STIGs; DoD 8570 and Secret clearance are preferred yet may be required for onsite work in Columbia, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years or HS with 6 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux operating system.
• Knowledge of networking.
• Experience with Bash, Python, and Perl scripts.
• Experience with vulnerability scan applications such as SCAP, Nessus, Anchore, SonarQube, and Fortify.
• Familiarity with implementing DISA STIG configurations.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171.
• Able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in Columbia, MD.
• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
• Preferred: software development experience with Python, Java, and C++.
• Preferred: familiarity with Docker containers.
• Preferred: familiarity with eMASS and RMF.
• Preferred: experience working in an agile environment.
• Preferred: demonstrated knowledge of the ATO process.
• Preferred: DoD 8570 baseline certifications such as CompTIA Security+.
• Preferred: active US level Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new cybersecurity systems, applications, and solutions for external customer enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
• Integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructure.
• Design cybersecurity architectural artifacts.
• Proactively identify risks and engineer innovative risk mitigation strategies.
• Define security requirements and conduct risk assessments.
• Perform vulnerability testing/scanning and systems hardening.
• Support incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with cyber professionals on mission-driven innovation.

Skills

Linux Operating System

Bash Scripting

Python Scripting

Vulnerability Scanning

NIST 800-53

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years relevant experience

Tools

SCAP

Nessus

Anchore

SonarQube

Fortify

Job description

Design and develop new systems, applications, and solutions for external customer enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks
Integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructure
Design cybersecurity architectural artifacts
Proactively identify risks
Engineer innovative risk mitigation strategies
Define security requirements and conduct risk assessments
Perform vulnerability testing/scanning and systems hardening
Support incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Collaborate with cyber professionals on mission-driven innovation

Requirements

• 0 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of Linux operating system
• Knowledge of networking
• Experience with Bash, Python, and Perl scripts
• Experience with vulnerability scan applications such as SCAP, Nessus, Anchore, SonarQube, and Fortify
• Familiarity with implementing DISA STIG configurations
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171
• Able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance
• Ability to work onsite in Columbia, MD
• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
• Preferred: software development experience with Python, Java, and C++
• Preferred: familiarity with Docker containers
• Preferred: familiarity with eMASS and RMF
• Preferred: experience working in an agile environment
• Preferred: demonstrated knowledge of the ATO process
• Preferred: DoD 8570 baseline certifications such as CompTIA Security+
• Preferred: active US level Secret clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing cybersecurity systems and applications, with a strong focus on risk assessment, vulnerability testing, and incident response. Proficient in scripting and familiar with industry standards such as NIST 800-53 and DISA STIG configurations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Linux Operating System
• Bash Scripting
• Python Scripting
• Vulnerability Scanning
• NIST 800-53

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Risk Assessment
• Vulnerability Testing
• Systems Hardening
• Incident Response

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications

Industry Keywords

• DISA STIG
• NIST 800-171
• Agile Environment
• ATO Process
• EMASS

Tools & Technologies

• SCAP
• Nessus
• Anchore
• SonarQube
• Fortify