Cybersecurity Engineer II

TekSynap•Virginia Beach, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to join our team supporting Department of Navy. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Active DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II (One of the Following): CCNA Security CySA+ GICSP GSEC Security+ CE SSCP CND CASP+ CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH CCSP
Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional cybersecurity experience with demonstrated expertise in: STIG implementation on operating systems and applications. Performing vulnerability assessments using ACAS. Interpreting DoD cybersecurity policies, directives, and compliance requirements. Applying vendor security patches and remediating vulnerabilities on Linux and Windows platforms.

Responsibilities

Perform system hardening on DoD information systems in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.
Apply and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure secure configurations.
Conduct vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool.
Remediate findings by implementing vendor patches and security updates on Linux and Windows operating systems.
Interpret and apply security management policy guidance and directives issued by DoD and Navy authorities.
Collaborate with senior cybersecurity staff to ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.
Maintain system documentation and assist in the preparation of artifacts for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages