Blue Team Engineer

Simventions•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Blue Team Engineer, you will support Blue Team operations and collaborate with Red Team and Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts. Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025.

Requirements

An ACTIVE Secret clearance (IT Level II Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations

Nice To Haves

A combined minimum total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following skillsets/disciplines:
System hardening across multiple OS platforms
Networking and virtualization
Application of DoD cybersecurity policies and use of DoD security tools
MITRE ATT&CK or MITRE D3FEND frameworks
Threat intelligence assessments and identification of emerging potential threats
Performing vulnerability assessments with ACAS
Remediation of vulnerability findings to include implementation of vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems
⁠Design, implementation, configuration, and enforcement of security controls on network, hardware, and software components and devices
Possess one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III baseline certifications:
CASP+ CE
CCNP Security
CISA
CISSP (Associate)
CISSP
GCED
GCIH
CCSP
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Perform system hardening on multiple Operating System (OS) platforms
Monitor and assess system and network security posture in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and tools
Apply MITRE ATT&CK and/or MITRE D3FEND frameworks to assess and improve threat detection and response strategies
Conduct advanced threat intelligence analysis, identify emerging potential threats, and provide threat intelligence recommendations
Perform vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other security tools
Analyze vulnerability findings and develop remediation plans
Remediate vulnerability findings by implementing vendor patches and configuration changes on both Linux and Windows operating systems
Design, implement, and enforce security controls across network, hardware, and software components

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!