Cybersecurity Engineer II

CDM INNOVATIONS

6d•Remote

About The Position

CDM Innovations is hiring an early-career Cybersecurity Engineer II to support the administration, maintenance, and security of Windows, cloud, network, and cybersecurity infrastructure. The role is intended for a systems-focused engineer or administrator seeking to expand their cybersecurity engineering experience. The engineer works under the direction and mentorship of a Principal Engineer and other senior engineering personnel to support the secure operation and continuous improvement of enterprise systems and cybersecurity infrastructure. This is a full-time remote position.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a background check.
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.
3–5 years of hands-on system administration, systems engineering, network administration, or infrastructure engineering experience.
Hands-on experience administering Windows operating systems.
Experience supporting cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, firewalls, DNS, routing, TCP/IP, and access controls.
Experience troubleshooting system, network, application, or cloud infrastructure issues.
Familiarity with system hardening, patching, vulnerability management, and security configuration.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including SIEM, vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, firewalls, and security logging.
Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, or security configuration baselines.
Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, JSON, or similar technologies.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in or graduated from a bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related STEM field.
CompTIA Cloud+ or related AWS or Azure certifications.
Experience working with DoD or federal civilian agencies.
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, STIG Viewer, and RMF documentation.
DoD 8140 (IAT II) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering, maintaining, configuring, and securing Windows systems, cloud environments, networks, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure.
Perform routine system administration, including configuration, software installation, patching, updates, account and access administration, and maintenance.
Monitor system health, availability, performance, and security; troubleshoot system, network, application, and cloud infrastructure issues.
Support deployment, configuration, and maintenance of virtual machines and cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
Assist with configuring and troubleshooting networking, DNS, routing, TCP/IP, firewalls, and network access controls.
Apply and maintain system security configurations, hardening standards, and security baselines.
Conduct vulnerability scans, review findings, assist with remediation, and validate corrective actions.
Monitor and analyze SIEM, endpoint, IDS/IPS, firewall, Windows, and cloud security logs for potential security events.
Support patch and vulnerability management across Windows, cloud, and network infrastructure.
Assist with incident response, including log collection, system investigation, technical troubleshooting, containment, and recovery.
Support implementation and maintenance of endpoint security and system monitoring tools.
Assist with DISA STIG reviews, RMF activities, security configuration assessments, and other cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain system documentation, network diagrams, configuration documentation, security procedures, and technical operating procedures.
Use and develop basic PowerShell, Python, JSON, or similar scripts and automation for system administration, data collection, and cybersecurity activities.
Research and troubleshoot system and security issues and assist senior engineering staff in developing and implementing technical solutions.
Collect and analyze system, network, cloud, and cybersecurity metrics to support technical and management decision-making.
Work under the direction and mentorship of senior engineering personnel to support secure operations and continuous improvement of enterprise systems and cybersecurity infrastructure.