CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER Job at Reliance Test & Technology in Eglin Air Force Base

Overview

Company: Reliance Test & Technology

Job Title: CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Location: Eglin AFB, FL, US 32542

Job Type: Full-time

Education: Vocational / Trade School / Military Education

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category: Engineering

Open Position: Open Position Request Number R-DD-25

Classification: Cybersecurity Engineer

Grade: Exempt; Regular, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• System Hardening Lead: Spearhead the systematic hardening of all enterprise systems, including Linux servers, Active Directory/Domain Controllers (AD/DCs), Windows servers and workstations, VM imaging processes, Docker containers, and WSUS. Establish baseline security configurations and continuously enforce compliance.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments using ACAS/Nessus to identify security weaknesses across the infrastructure. Develop and execute remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities in a timely and effective manner.
• Security Configuration Management: Implement and maintain secure configurations across all systems and network devices, adhering to DoD STIGs and best practices.
• Automate configuration management tasks using scripting and automation tools to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor security logs and alerts using a SIEM to detect anomalous activity and potential incidents. Participate in incident response activities including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Network Security Administration: Manage and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Implement and enforce network access controls to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive resources. Maintain and monitor VPN infrastructure.
• Active Directory Security: Implement and maintain robust security controls within AD, including group policy management, user account security, and privileged access management.
• Harden AD/DC servers against common attack vectors and ensure compliance with DoD security requirements.
• VM and Container Security: Implement security best practices for virtualized environments, including secure VM imaging, isolation, and access controls. Harden Docker containers and orchestrate container deployments to minimize risks.
• WSUS Management: Configure and maintain WSUS to ensure timely patching of Windows systems and applications.
• Automate patching processes and monitor patch compliance to minimize the window of vulnerability.
• Security Policy Enforcement: Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures across the enterprise. Ensure systems and users comply with established standards and regulations.
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintain documentation of security configurations, policies, and procedures to demonstrate compliance with DoD standards, including RMF; prepare reports on security metrics and compliance status for management.
• Collaboration: Work with internal IT staff to improve security policies, procedures, and practices for a hardened environment.
• Cloud Security Enclave Architecture: Contribute to design, implementation, and maintenance of secure cloud security enclave architecture; implement controls to protect data and applications in cloud environments.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Cybersecurity engineer with system or network administration experience, DoD test network experience, and a minimum of 5 years of experience with DoD cybersecurity standards and frameworks (RMF, STIGs, NIST).

Other Requirements

Additional duties may be assigned to support contract/mission requirements. This position requires a Secret security clearance; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Supports E-OMS objectives and adheres to Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

Work Environment: Normally works in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled environment.

Physical Demands: Involves movements of wrists, hands, and fingers; requires close visual acuity for data analysis and computer use; may require standing, sitting, bending; minimal heavy lifting.

Note: This description covers the general nature and level of work and is not a comprehensive inventory of duties.

Equal Opportunity: Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is an Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment checks as permitted by law. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Citizenship & Security: Applicants must hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview. Employment and start date are contingent upon obtaining interim clearance.