Systems Security Engineer - Vulnerability & Hardening

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Analyst) in Dahlgren, VA to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, perform vulnerability assessments, and apply system and network hardening techniques. The role uses DoD tools and requires expertise in ACAS/HBSS and related security controls.

The candidate will conduct vulnerability scans, analyze vulnerability data, and provide insights to improve risk posture, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and identify vulnerabilities in security systems.

Skills

Vulnerability scans

DoD network analysis

System hardening

OS hardening

Application vulnerability assessments

Vulnerability data analysis

Threat environment insights

Cybersecurity & privacy principles

Risk assessment

Security controls and access

Network security concepts

Incident prevention concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

Trellix Endpoint Security (ESS)

VPN devices

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Analyst) in Dahlgren, VA to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, perform vulnerability assessments, and apply system and network hardening techniques. The role uses DoD tools and requires expertise in ACAS/HBSS and related security controls.

The candidate will conduct vulnerability scans, analyze vulnerability data, and provide insights to improve risk posture, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.