Cybersecurity Engineer

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team., + 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.

• 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

• CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

• CFR - CyberSec First Responder

• CHFI - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

• Cloud+

• Computing Environment: Trellix IPS manager, Check Point IPS Blade

• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III

• CASP+ CE - CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CE)

• CCNP Security - Cisco Certified Network Professional Security

• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor

• CISSP (or Associate) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

• GCED - GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender

• GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler

• CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional

Clearance

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

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.

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.

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