Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release)

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The role requires diagnosing vulnerabilities, applying network and OS hardening, and using DoD tools like ACAS and HBSS to improve security posture.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong networking knowledge, and DoD 8570 II certification. The position is located in Dahlgren, VA and requires Top Secret clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or bachelor's degree highly desired.
• Three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience required.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification requirements at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Using DoD network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities (e.g., ACAS, HBSS).
• Conducting application vulnerability assessments.
• Identifying systemic security issues based on analysis of vulnerability and configuration data.
• Sharing insights about the threat environment to improve risk posture.
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.

Skills

Networking concepts

Security methodologies

Vulnerability assessment

IDS/IPS tools

DoD 8570 II certification

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

VPN

NIPS

Job description

Overview

Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) (RDTE):

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer networking concepts and protocols, as well as network security methodologies. The Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) will be responsible for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in security systems, conducting vulnerability scans, and applying system, network, and operating system hardening techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Using DoD network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities (e.g., ACAS, HBSS, etc.).
• Conducting application vulnerability assessments.
• Identifying systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data.
• Sharing meaningful insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment that improve its risk management posture.
• Applying cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release , authentication, non-repudiation).
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and working through resolution.
• Performing impact/risk assessments.
• Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data.
• Ability to share meaningful insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment that improve its risk management posture.
• Ability to cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Ability to apply host/network access controls (e.g., access control list).
• Ability to use Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices and encryption.
• Ability to protect a network against malware. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters).
• Must be able to troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution.
• Ability to develop insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment
• Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required or bachelor's degree highly desired.
• Three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience required
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth & concept of zero trust).
• Knowledge of basic system, network, and OS hardening techniques.
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.
• Knowledge of application vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
• Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification requirements at time of hire.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities list).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods.
• Knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
• Knowledge of transmission records (e.g., Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Networking (IR), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). paging, cellular, satellite dishes, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)), and jamming techniques that enable
• transmission of undesirable information, or prevent installed systems from operating correctly.
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).
• Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution attacks).
• Knowledge of application security risks.

Targeted salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds or more
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

ID 2026-26375

Category Information Technology

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Min USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement N/A