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Cybersecurity Engineer III

Clearance Jobs, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, 23450

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Cybersecurity Engineer III

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to join our team supporting the 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. Responsibilities Apply expertise in computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies to secure classified and unclassified networks. Lead the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop boundary defense strategies using various IA-enabled appliances, including: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Routers/Switches, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), and eMASS. Execute secure configuration and STIG implementation on DoD systems and applications. Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other DoD tools. Remediate findings through patch management and secure configuration on both Linux and Windows operating systems. Interpret and apply security management guidance, directives, and policy frameworks to ensure compliance with evolving DoD cybersecurity standards. Prepare and manage RMF documentation packages, POA&Ms, and ATO artifacts for system accreditation and continuous monitoring. Required Qualifications Active Secret security (Tier 5) clearance Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering Active DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (One of the Following): CASP+ CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH CCSP Minimum of 10 years of full-time professional cybersecurity experience with demonstrated expertise in: Computer security and implementation of DoD and Navy cybersecurity policy. RMF execution and use of cybersecurity boundary defense tools and appliances (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Routers, CDS, EMASS, ESS). STIG application and hardening of systems. Conducting vulnerability scans and analysis using ACAS. Patch management and remediation on Linux and Windows platforms. Overview We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to join our team supporting the 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. Work Environment and Physical Demands 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 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 (Tier 5) 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.