Junior Cyber Security Engineer - DOD

INNOVIM•Colorado Springs, CO

12h•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

INNOVIM is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. Location: Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO Position Closes: 4/19/26 Relocation Assistance: NONE Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The candidate will: Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, be a team player, possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Perform regular monitoring of systems/applications for cyber security compliance to include STIG/patching Review and analyze appropriate system logs for performance and behavior anomalies, determine negative trends, and develop recommended corrective actions Understand security vulnerabilities in various SW and HW platforms and be able to recommend mitigations Perform vulnerability scans and assist in security audits Assist with security tools and provide technical help to Cyber Teams Maintain security documentation and support cyber security policy implementation and compliance Basic understanding of networking, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and various security tools Must possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills Apply basic diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures to supervisors Escalate complex problems to senior level personnel Perform other Cyber duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have 2, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience which may be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, months of direct IT experience
Must have, or obtain within 3 months, a current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, be a team player, possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Basic understanding of networking, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and various security tools
Must possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Have strong skills using Microsoft Management technologies, to include Active Directory services (AD) and Windows Server Update Skills (WSUS)
Have experience with SCCM/SMS or related patching products in an enterprise environment
Have experience assessing, summarizing, and providing technical guidance for security directives and patches in support of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Program

Responsibilities

Perform regular monitoring of systems/applications for cyber security compliance to include STIG/patching
Review and analyze appropriate system logs for performance and behavior anomalies, determine negative trends, and develop recommended corrective actions
Understand security vulnerabilities in various SW and HW platforms and be able to recommend mitigations
Perform vulnerability scans and assist in security audits
Assist with security tools and provide technical help to Cyber Teams
Maintain security documentation and support cyber security policy implementation and compliance
Apply basic diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures to supervisors
Escalate complex problems to senior level personnel
Perform other Cyber duties as assigned