Cybersecurity Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to join our team supporting Department of Navy.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the system hardening of DoD systems through secure configuration and implementation of best practices.
• Apply and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure system compliance.
• Conduct vulnerability scans using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool.
• Assist in the remediation of vulnerabilities, including the implementation of vendor patches across both Linux and Windows platforms.
• Interpret and apply Security Management policy guidance and DoD directives related to system and network security.
• Contribute to RMF compliance and cybersecurity documentation in collaboration with senior cybersecurity staff.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to implement boundary defense measures and maintain secure configurations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret security clearance

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Active DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II (One of the Following):
  • CCNA Security
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • SSCP
  • CND
  • CASP+ CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • GCED
  • GCIH
  • CCSP
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time professional cybersecurity experience, including:
  
  • System hardening efforts using DoD security guidelines.
  • Performing STIG implementations on various platforms.
  • Running vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
  • Interpreting and applying DoD security policies and directives.
  • Applying patches and resolving vulnerabilities on Linux and Windows operating systems.

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.