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# Junior Cyber Engineer

- **Company:** fuse
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Code Review, Information Systems, System Configuration, Desktop Computing, Linux, Cryptographic Protocols, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hyper-V, Subnetting, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Security, Networking Basics, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Scrum Methodology, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Routing, Computer Networking Systems, SC Clearance, Vmware
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c905560a94e41ec5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Wireless communication system operation?, Do you thrive in innovative, design-driven environments with a high level of both accountability and trust? Are you passionate about protecting computer and network systems from cyber attacks and vigilant about resolving vulnerabilities? If so - we want to hear from you! Fuse is currently developing, integrating, and testing secure communications networks for U.S. defense agencies that improve the sharing of information among warfighters distributed throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments. Must have in-depth experience with Linux and virtualized systems., * Bachelor's Degree in Information System, Engineering, Scientific or related Technical Field from an accredited college or 6 years equivalent experience

 * 2-4 years of hands-on experience in Cyber or IT role
 * Experience with virtualized systems and administration (VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V)
 * Understanding of various wireless client tools to detect and resolve issues
 * Hand's on experience configuring, testing, and troubleshooting firewalls
 * Experience installing and maintaining network security protocols
 * Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Linux Systems

 * Experience with DoD IA and RMF frameworks
 * DoD 8570 IAT Lvl 2 cert
 * Working knowledge or experience with military networking systems and/or tactical data links
 * Knowledge/experience configuring and troubleshooting communications applications (email, chat, VOIP, etc.)
 * Your own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you'd be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals
 * In-depth experience with Linux and virtualized systems.
 * Knowledge of Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Systems (C4IR)
 * U.S. Citizen
 * Active Secret Clearance

Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas

Nice to have:

 * Understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, subnets, protocols, and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
 * Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting wired and wireless networks

## Description

* Support planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and upgrades for security measures that protect Fuse and DoD data, systems, and networks
 * Troubleshoot security and network problems.
 * Respond system and/or network security breaches
 * Ensure that data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls
 * Participate in the change management process.
 * Test and identification of network and system vulnerabilities
 * Implement IA controls and ensure compliance with DoD RMF
 * Work as a team throughout the design process, supporting sprint planning sessions, code reviews, and scrum


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