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# Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** TekSynap Corporation
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Document Management Systems, Information Technology Operations, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gma0q6

## About the Role

+ Active TS/SCI +CI Polyclearance

 + HS, 8-10 years of relevant experience; BS, 2-4 years; MS 0-2 years

 + One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:

 + ComTIA Security+ CompTIA CySA+ SSCP (ISC²), 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.

## Description

The JuniorCybersecurity Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

 + Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.

 + Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.

 + Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.

 + Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.

 + Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.

 + Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures.

 + Plan, develop, implement and update company's information security strategy.

 + Implement and design security counter-measures to respond in the event of a security breach.

 + Coordinate security rules and internal access authorization with IT Operations leadership and management.

 + Configure and maintain user access and accounts.

 + Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures as well as industry-specific regulations.

 + Evaluate and recommend security and equipment updates as necessary.

 + Prepare and maintain technical documentation.

 + Conduct periodic risk management audits to ensure company security is updated and as effective as possible.

 + May design, lead and conduct security policy training and education.


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