Cybersecurity Engineer II

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform system hardening on DoD information systems in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.

• Apply and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure secure configurations.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool.

• Remediate findings by implementing vendor patches and security updates on Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Interpret and apply security management policy guidance and directives issued by DoD and Navy authorities.

• Collaborate with senior cybersecurity staff to ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.

• Maintain system documentation and assist in the preparation of artifacts for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages

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 5 years of full-time professional cybersecurity experience with demonstrated expertise in:

• STIG implementation on operating systems and applications.

• Performing vulnerability assessments using ACAS.

• Interpreting DoD cybersecurity policies, directives, and compliance requirements.

• Applying vendor security patches and remediating vulnerabilities on Linux and Windows platforms.

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II 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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Additional Job Information

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.

Job Locations US-VA-Virginia Beach

ID 2025-7792

Category Cybersecurity

Type Regular Full-Time