Cybersecurity Engineer 1

• Run and support Nessus vulnerability scans, document findings and track remediation.
• Assist with the configuration and operation of security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Splunk).
• Support RMF tasks, evidence collection, and POA&M updates.
• Perform basic DISA STIG checks and help apply hardening baselines.
• Coordinate with system owners to address vulnerabilities and patch compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise security and vulnerability reports.
• Contribute to SOPs, checklists, and security documentation.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information: (Active Top-Secret Clearance Required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.)
• A Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline with 0+ years of experience.
• Experience with vulnerability scanners (preferably Nessus) and endpoint/cloud security tools.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800‑53, or DISA STIG processes.
• Ability to recognize common attack indicators, triage alerts, and escalate.
• Exposure to Active Directory/GPOs or cloud security (Azure/AWS).
• Experience with ticketing systems and reporting dashboards.
• Basic scripting (PowerShell or Python)
• TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, ports & protocols, OSI model, basic troubleshooting.
• Vulnerability Scanning & Analysis - Familiarity with Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desired Skills

• Security certifications such as Security+, SSCP, or CySA+, and relevant vendor certifications (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, NetApp).
• Understanding of Department of Defense standards and best practices.
• Reverse Engineering or Malware Analysis Basics.
• SIEM Experience - Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel (searches, dashboards, alert triage).

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.