Cybersecurity Engineer
Glint Tech Solutions•Dahlgren, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Our client, a growing federal contractor, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with an active DoD Secret clearance to support enterprise cybersecurity operations through system hardening, vulnerability management, security compliance, and remediation activities across Windows and Linux environments. This role ensures systems comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, and organizational security policies, performing vulnerability assessments, applying security controls, implementing corrective actions, and supporting continuous monitoring efforts.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen due to government requirement
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent (4 years of cybersecurity experience accepted in lieu of degree)
- Current IAT Level II Baseline Certification
- Minimum 5 years of full-time professional experience in system hardening and cybersecurity engineering, including:
- STIG implementation
- Vulnerability assessments utilizing ACAS
- Security management policies, directives, and compliance requirements
- Vulnerability remediation activities
- Applying vendor security patches and updates
- Hardening and securing Linux operating systems
- Hardening and securing Windows operating systems
Responsibilities
- Perform system hardening activities in accordance with DoD security requirements and industry best practices
- Implement and maintain STIGs on servers, workstations, and networked systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool
- Analyze vulnerability scan results and identify required remediation actions
- Remediate security findings through configuration changes, system updates, and vendor-issued patches
- Apply security patches and updates to both Windows and Linux operating systems
- Support compliance with cybersecurity directives, policies, standards, and security management guidance
- Maintain documentation related to system security configurations, vulnerability remediation efforts, and compliance activities
- Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and security teams to implement corrective actions and improve security posture
- Assist with cybersecurity inspections, audits, assessments, and accreditation support activities
- Support continuous monitoring and risk management efforts to ensure ongoing compliance
- Track, manage, and report vulnerability remediation status to leadership and stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
