Cybersecurity Engineer (CPT / DCO Support)

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group • Annapolis, MD

10d • $130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Cyber Synergy is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Cyber Protection Team (CPT) mission operations through technical and strategic support for threat-focused, intelligence-driven Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). The role requires understanding CPT mission objectives, core functions, and operational outcomes. The engineer helps translate mission needs into technical requirements, supports planning and coordination, and contributes to improving mission execution, sensing, and defensive posture. The role does not necessarily serve as the primary operator executing hunt or clear actions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Experience supporting cyber operations, DCO environments, or CPT-aligned missions.
• Strong understanding of adversary behavior and defensive cyber operations concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, reporting, and briefings.
• Working knowledge of CPT core functions: Hunt, Clear, Enable Hardening, and Assess.
• Working knowledge of CPT capabilities: Discovery & Counter-Infiltration, Cyber Threat Emulation, and Threat Mitigation.
• Working knowledge of network sensing concepts, including sensor placement, telemetry use for detection and response, and the impacts of sensing gaps.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military CPT or DCO experience, as an operator or in mission support.
• Cyber strategy experience, including planning, mission alignment, and leadership briefings.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and adversary emulation concepts.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CASP+, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Understand CPT mission objectives, operational end states, and how teams execute DCO in response to threats.
• Support CPT-aligned efforts across Hunt, Clear, Enable Hardening, and Assess.
• Assist with mission planning, prioritization, and alignment of operations to objectives.
• Support the development and improvement of processes, playbooks, standard operating procedures, and reporting formats.
• Coordinate technical inputs across mission teams, engineers, system owners, and leadership.
• Create clear documentation and briefings that translate cyber activity into risk, impact, and recommended actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed