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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Life Cycle Engineering
- **Location:** Springfield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Applications Architecture, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Systems, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Security Software, Information Technology, Nessus, Splunk, Scap Compliance Checker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c5b668fb-9a51-42bc-8fec-61f380b4a278

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field or have an extra 4 years experience in lieu of degree
 * Jr. Level: 2 - 4 years experience with a minimum IAT lvl 2 compliant certification (Security+, etc.)
 * Mid. Level: 4 - 7 years experience with a minimum IAT lvl 3 or IAM lvl 2 compliant certification (CISSP, CISA, GCIH, etc.)
 * Sr. Level: 7+ years experience with a minimum IAM lvl 2 compliant certification (CISM, CISSP, etc.) compliant certification
 * Experience with Cybersecurity tools such as ACAS/Nessus, RedSeal, Trellix Endpoint Security (formerly HBSS), Splunk, SCAP Compliance Checker, etc.
 * Experience with Linux, Windows, and Networking
 * Working knowledge of STIGs
 * Experience with NIST SP 800 series
 * bility to interpret complex data and generate meaningful insights

## Description

* ship required
 * ctive security clearance required (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 * Research, design, and implement cybersecurity solutions for organization systems and products that comply with all applicable security policies and standards.
 * Work with IT/OT and internal and external business partners to ensure that security is factored in the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration process of hardware and software.
 * nalyze and make recommendations to improve network, system and application architectures.
 * Examine network, server, and application logs to determine trends and identify security incidents.
 * Evaluate an organization's computer networks, applications and data systems for vulnerabilities.
 * Monitor networks for security breaches, violations, or other related issues and develops solutions to defend against such issues.
 * ssists in the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures and standards.
 * ssists in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
 * Research the latest trends in IT and security.
 * Provide strategic risk guidance for IT projects including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls.
 * Develop, maintain and publish up-to-date information security policies, standards and guidelines.
 * Oversee the approval, training, and dissemination of security policies and practices.
 * Manage security incidents and events to protect assets including intellectual property, regulated data and the company's reputation.
 * Monitor the external threat environment for emerging threats and advise relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action.
 * Understands organizational mission, values, and goals and consistently applies this knowledge.


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