Blue Team Cybersecurity Engineer

DirectViz Solutions•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a highly skilled Blue Team Cybersecurity Engineer to provide cybersecurity engineering support for the research, testing, and development of advanced military systems. This role is critical due to rising cyber threats and involves integrating robust security measures from the outset. The position requires analyzing cybersecurity risks, designing and implementing secure systems, conducting rigorous testing, and maintaining cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of military systems. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for assessing and enhancing the security posture of legacy systems to ensure resilience against emerging threats.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and 10 years OR a PhD and 5 years OR a Masters degree and 8 years of experience in the following areas: System hardening to protect against cyber threats.
Networking and virtualization technologies.
Application and enforcement of DoD cybersecurity policies and security tools.
Conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
Threat intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats.
Implementation and management of security controls across diverse IT environments.
DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Certification, minimum IAT Level III, in accordance with DFARS 252.239-7001.
Active Secret or higher clearance required.

Responsibilities

Analyze cybersecurity risks in military systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Design and implement secure architectures to prevent cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
Perform Testing & Evaluation (T&E) on systems to identify weaknesses and enhance security controls.
Maintain and enforce cybersecurity measures throughout the entire system lifecycle.
Evaluate and enhance the security of legacy systems to ensure continued compliance and protection.
Apply advanced cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND to strengthen defense mechanisms.
Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and remediate findings by implementing vendor patches across Linux and Windows environments.
Design, implement, configure, and enforce security controls on networks, hardware, and software components.
Stay updated on emerging threats and provide threat intelligence insights to enhance system security.