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# Cybersecurity Engineer II

- **Company:** Saalex Corporation
- **Location:** Tidewater, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Live Virtual and Constructive, Network Configuration and Change Management, Service Pack, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Computer Networking Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Network Support, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cybersecurity-engineer-ii-tidewater-or--df0dcbe5-945b-4db3-bf5f-483e5cc55ca9

## About the Role

Required:

 * 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or related field.
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations.
 * Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
 * Required certifications aligned to DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP based on level).
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to design and implement secure technical solutions.

Desired:

 * Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
 * Familiarity with enterprise tools such as ACAS, HBSS, or SIEM platforms.
 * Experience with cloud or virtualized environments.
 * Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc., Air Force, Analysis Skills, Business Intelligence, Business Services, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Security, Data Analysis, Disability Accommodations, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Agencies, Internet Security, Local Government, Logistics, Network Configuration Management, Network Security, Network Support, Network Systems, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Secret Clearance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Patches, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Support Documentation, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Virtualization

## Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer II supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and securing enterprise IT and network systems in support of global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. This role focuses on cybersecurity engineering, system hardening, and integration of secure architectures.

Essential Functions:

 * Implement and maintain secure configurations for systems, networks, and applications.
 * Apply STIGs, patches, and security controls in accordance with RMF requirements.
 * Support vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts.
 * Assist in the development and maintenance of secure system architectures.
 * Support ATO documentation and cybersecurity engineering activities.
 * Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure system security.


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