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Zachary Piper Solutions

Junior Cybersecurity Engineer (Top Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a

Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

to support the NNSA in protecting the nation’s nuclear security infrastructure. This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity based out of

Las Vegas, Nevada . Early‑career professionals with active high‑level clearances will gain experience in real‑world deployments, troubleshooting, and tool integration on multi‑million‑dollar contracts. As a

Junior Cybersecurity Engineer , you’ll assist in building and securing critical infrastructure for federal SOC and engineering environments.

Responsibilities

Deploy and integrate cybersecurity tools and technologies to support real‑world mission‑critical systems.

Troubleshoot and resolve security issues, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and frameworks.

Support automation and scripting tasks to enhance security operations and streamline deployments.

Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure for federal SOC and engineering environments.

Required Qualifications

2+ years in cybersecurity or related IT fields

Strong understanding of network and system security

Proficiency in scripting and automation

BA/BS degree (or equivalent)

Clearance:

Active “Q” or Top Secret (TS) Clearance (must be current and transferable).

Compensation

Target salary: $90,000 (depending on years of experience)

Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/31/25. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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