Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

TekSynap•Reston, VA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Junior Cybersecurity Engineer oversees security plans and details security policies. 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 TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
HS, 8-10 years of relevant experience; BS, 2-4 years; MS 0-2 years
One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:
ComTIA Security+
CompTIA CySA+
SSCP (ISC²)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Responsibilities

Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.
Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures.
Plan, develop, implement and update company’s information security strategy.
Implement and design security counter-measures to respond in the event of a security breach.
Coordinate security rules and internal access authorization with IT Operations leadership and management.
Configure and maintain user access and accounts.
Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures as well as industry-specific regulations.
Evaluate and recommend security and equipment updates as necessary.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
Conduct periodic risk management audits to ensure company security is updated and as effective as possible.
May design, lead and conduct security policy training and education.
Research latest security threats and methods to counteract security risks.