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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CSSP Cybersecurity Engineer, Junior - **Company:** TekSynap View all jobs - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Normalization, Linux, Information Model, Linux Security Modules, Machine Learning, Network Diagrams, Parsing, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, SC Clearance, Patch Management, Splunk - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usd155f2687ef4df1aa5e20917805fcf7a/eaa ## About the Role * Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. * DoD 8570/8140 Compliance: Must possess an active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE) AND CSSP Infrastructure Support or equivalent certification * Experience: Minimum of 2 to 5 years of progressive work experience in cybersecurity systems engineering, systems administration, or defensive infrastructure support. * Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). * Engineering Principles: Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity engineering principles to meet Federal framework goals. * Technical Communication: Ability to provide high-level technical drawings, validate complex technical solutions, and map business, system, and data flows., 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. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * U.S Citizenship Required * Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. ## Description Core Role & Purpose The DTRA CSSP Cybersecurity Engineer serves as a core technical authority responsible for the configuration, deployment, sustainment, and optimization of CSSP's security toolsets and infrastructure. This engineering role is critical for supporting CSSP infrastructure environment, collaborating on the secure ingestion and normalization of diverse subscriber data sources, and executing systematic patch management on underlying CSSP infrastructure. By bridging the gap between systems engineering and CSSP compliance, this engineer ensures continuous operational readiness, high-fidelity security telemetry, and strict adherence to JFHQ-DoDIN defensive mandates., * Toolbox Management & Optimization: Support the configuration, optimization, and management of DTRA CSSP security toolsets to assist analysts in performing rapid initial triage and deep-dive alert investigations. * Infrastructure Engineering & Documentation: Assist in the design and implementation of configuration updates to existing CSSP infrastructure, proposing technical adjustments, drafting technical drawings, and documenting change proposals in alignment with change control processes. * Subscriber SIEM Ingestion: Support the technical integration of incoming subscriber networks into the central SIEM by configuring forwarders, APIs, and syslog collectors to securely ingest subscriber datasets and maintain robust telemetry. * Data Normalization & CIM Compliance: Verify that inbound subscriber log feeds are continuously validated, parsed, and normalized against the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM), while assisting with machine learning models and security dashboards. * Linux Security & STIG Implementation: Maintain host-level security for Enterprise Security Linux systems within the CSSP by deploying routine vulnerability patches and enforcing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). * Technical Collaboration & Reporting: Partner closely with customer stakeholders, system administrators, and team leads to validate engineering solutions and draft technical manuals, standard operating procedures, architectural network diagrams, and training slides., Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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. Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact for assistance., Software Engineer, Junior The Opportunity: As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. You need the right combination… + 14 days ago, Software Engineer, Junior The Opportunity: As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. 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