TekSynap is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer in Columbus

Cybersecurity Engineer • TekSynap

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Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team. 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, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical and analytical project tasks related to specialized Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity engineering.
• Integrate electronic processes and methodologies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex system‑level or technology‑related IA issues.
• Analyze information security requirements to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity policies, directives, and standards.
• Apply analytical and systematic approaches to improve cybersecurity workflows, organizational efficiency, and planning processes.
• Provide security engineering support across all phases of the system development lifecycle—including planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions, including intrusion prevention, detection, and response mechanisms.
• Create, customize, and test SNORT signatures to enhance intrusion detection and prevention capabilities.
• Configure and manage Trellix IPS Manager and Check Point IPS Blade systems for optimal performance and security posture.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate IA and cybersecurity controls within enterprise and mission systems.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience, with demonstrated work in cybersecurity or information assurance engineering.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience creating customized SNORT signatures.

Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 CND‑IS certification (e.g., CEH, CFR, GCIA, or GCIH).
• Computing Environment: Trellix IPS Manager, Check Point IPS Blade.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III
• Vendor vendor certifications:
  
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Clearance

• Must possess a Secret clearance with a favorable NACLC and be eligible for an IT‑I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical‑Sensitive clearance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Locations: Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: 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

• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen;
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 may be required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, 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. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting