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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, IBM AIX, Apple Mac Systems, Macintosh Application Environment, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Patch Management, Network Optimization
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=2ba194b2-af43-4311-aead-08087ab410b2&OrgId=1&UserId=6205

## About the Role

The Client's Cybersecurity team develops and manages next generation solutions, systems and assets that support the business and its subsidiaries. Working in a collaborative, creative and fun environment, we offer technology professionals a wide range of opportunities to utilize and further develop their skills while helping people live healthier lives. Candidates will need to have fundamental hands-on experience with core infrastructure operating systems, host compliance, file integrity monitoring solutions, and advanced malware defensive technologies. Base knowledge of running IBM AIX, Red Hat Enterprise, MAC OSX and Windows Enterprise operating systems. Candidate will have experience with fast paced, incentivized business operations that need to be agile while adhering to diverse regulatory and security framework expectations., * Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking preferred

 * Capacity to work independently and willingness to seek advice/assistance.
 * Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
 * Ability to troubleshoot and investigate security related issues and having experience or knowledge with vulnerability and patch management.
 * Strong technical, analytical, and administrative skills.
 * Strong corporate work ethics.
 * Strong Documentation and Review Skills to ensure "We say what we do and do what we say"
 * Have strong problem-solving skills.
 * Maintain a positive attitude.
 * Are professionals and possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
 * Are passionate about technology.
 * Have the desire and ability to learn new things fast.
 * Strong Solutioning Skills to help facilitate new technology gaps
 * Want to be part of an efficient and effective team.
 * Display an ownership attitude and drive initiatives to completion.
 * Are a team player that recognizes the bigger picture and understands the value of teamwork.

Required Work Experience:
4+ years related work experience
2+ years in Cybersecurity
2+ years Information Technology Infrastructure

Required Education:
Related Bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience, Cybersecurity Engineer Defense and Threat Operations: SSCP
Cybersecurity Engineer Enterprise Cybersecurity Services: SSCP
**In alignment with GW Cybersecurity requirements, contractors must posses a relevant cybersecurity or technical certification for this role. If a relevant certification is not possessed, the contractor will be expected to obtain a relevant certification within 6 months of hire. (Relevant certification will be defined by hiring manager)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
*Exposure to Project Management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Lean or SAFe methodologies

NAC Reconfiguration & Management: Configure and manage triple-S and WebTPA platforms; develop device profiling and authentication policies; troubleshoot access control issues
Network Segmentation & Zero-Trust: Design and implement Illumio microsegmentation policies; conduct workload discovery; lead pilot and production deployments
Network Infrastructure Support: Provide technical guidance on subsidiary infrastructure projects; optimize network performance; support cross-functional initiatives
Security Tool Administration: Manage monitoring and policy tools as needed; generate compliance reports

## Description

* The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
 * Research, evaluation, validation and recommendation of technical security solutions while assisting with Build, Test, and Implementing for the enterprise and its subsidiaries
 * Coordinates with product vendors and service providers supporting technical security capabilities and processes
 * Manage system/application environment, configuration, policy and required operational activities on assigned technical security solutions
 * Monitors, reports on, and enhances performance of assigned technical security solutions
 * Provides security technology incident response and problem management. Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures on assigned technical security solutions. Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities as required for return-to-operation.
 * Accountable for follow-up of all security work requests including collaborating with other IT areas to ensure timely completion/resolution and obtainment of appropriate approval levels.
 * Supports escalations, known issues and out of cycle requests on multiple security solutions for the enterprise and its subsidiaries
 * Supports the development and maintenance of operational documentation for technical security solutions (e.g. procedures, engineering diagrams, knowledgebase, etc.).
 * Collects, analyzes, synthesizes and presents data on technical security solutions and processes to peers, leadership and business stakeholders
 * Assists the migration, upgrade and disposal of complex security capabilities and evaluates risks and impacts
 * Collaborates with other business areas to deliver on work group initiatives for the enterprise and its subsidiaries
 * Assists with developing continuous testing and validation of product performance and gap analysis for continuous security hardening processes
 * Assists execution and alignment to security reference architecture standards and published blueprints.
 * Assists Disaster Recovery planning, design, implementation and exercises on security technology solutions
 * Assists remediation actions as a result of threat and vulnerability assessments or audits
 * Provide training to others on security capabilities, processes, procedures and operational task


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