On-Site Cybersecurity Specialist: Protect National Systems

Piper Companies; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support mission-critical government information systems and networks. This on-site role is located in Quantico, VA, and focuses on vulnerability management, security compliance, system hardening, and implementing cybersecurity best practices across enterprise environments.

You will join a team dedicated to protecting systems that support national security and military operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Active IAT Level III Certification required (CISSP, CASP+, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, or equivalent).
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Military or Marine Corps experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures for communication systems, networks, and enterprise environments.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, POA&M tracking, and reporting utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center).
• Administer and secure Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments while supporting IA requirements.
• Apply security patches, manage system hardening, and implement STIGs.
• Support security operations using HBSS, PKI, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other cybersecurity tools.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security compliance

System hardening

IA support

Security monitoring

Access control

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

IAT Level III Certification

Tools

ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center)

HBSS

McAfee ePO

PKI

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support mission-critical government information systems and networks. This on-site role is located in Quantico, VA, and focuses on vulnerability management, security compliance, system hardening, and implementing cybersecurity best practices across enterprise environments.

You will join a team dedicated to protecting systems that support national security and military operations.