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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Life Cycle Engineering - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, 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:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5225cbc5-580f-4d75-9f13-8f17cbf5ae36 ## 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 * Ability to interpret complex data and generate meaningful insights ## Description Whether you are exploring new challenges today or preparing for the next step in your career, we welcome you to connect with us and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering meaningful results for those who serve. Security Clearance Requirements: * ship required * Active 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. * Analyze 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. * Assists in the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures and standards. * Assists 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. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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