Cybersecurity Engineer III

Simventions•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•$90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our team! As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a key role in advancing cybersecurity operations by performing in-depth system hardening, vulnerability assessment, and security compliance activities in accordance with DoD requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices and proven experience supporting both Linux and Windows environments across DoD networks. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team, Red Team, and other Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts. Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025. Clearance 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.

Requirements

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
Must 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
An ACTIVE Secret clearance (IT Level II Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

A combined total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following functional areas: Computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC)
Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Program requirements and mission, ship install requirements, and protocols (preferred)
Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances. Examples of these appliances and applications are Firewalls, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and, Endpoint Security Solution (ESS)
Performing STIG implementation
Performing vulnerability assessments with the ACAS tool
Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for various systems
Develop and maintain security documentation such as: Authorization Boundary Diagram System Hardware/Software/Information Flow System Security Plan Privacy Impact Assessment e-Authentication Implementation Plan System Level Continuous Monitoring Plan Ports, Protocols and Services Registration Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Conduct annual FISMA assessments
Perform Continuous Monitoring of Authorized Systems
Generate and update test plans; conduct testing of the system components using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool, implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and conduct Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) reviews
Perform automated ACAS scanning, STIG, SCAP checks (Evaluate STIG, Tenable Nessus, etc.) on various standalone and networked systems
Analyze cybersecurity test scan results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Analyze DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide test results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones

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!