Windows Engineer Lead

Overview: SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our team As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a key role in advancing cybersecurity operations by performing in-depth system hardening, vulnerability assessment, and security compliance activities in accordance with DoD requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices and proven experience supporting both Linux and Windows environments across DoD networks. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team, Red Team, and other Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts. 
 
** Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025. **
Clearance: An ACTIVE Secret clearance (IT Level II Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
System Hardware/Software/Information Flow
Implementation Plan
System Level Continuous Monitoring Plan
Ports, Protocols and Services Registration
Perform Continuous Monitoring of Authorized Systems
conduct testing of the system components using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool, implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and conduct Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) reviews
Perform automated ACAS scanning, STIG, SCAP checks (Evaluate STIG, Tenable Nessus, etc.) on various standalone and networked systems
Analyze cybersecurity test scan results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Analyze DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide test results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones
A combined total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following functional areas:
Computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Program requirements and mission, ship install requirements, and protocols (preferred)
Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances. Examples of these appliances and applications are Firewalls, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and, Endpoint Security Solution (ESS)
Performing STIG implementation
Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Compensation: Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
 
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $160,000 (USD). Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs. 

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
 
Drive Customer Success
 
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.
 
we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
 
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
 
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company
Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here