Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Engineer

Interactive Process Technology • Radford, VA

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About The Position

At IPT Associates (IPTA), the Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Engineer will carry out enterprise network defense activities under established DoD guidance and best practices, with a focus on ACAS, endpoint security, STIG compliance, and PPSM. The role involves managing ACAS infrastructure and activities, supporting endpoint security and PPSM, reviewing configuration changes for security impact, and maintaining security and account-management records.

IPTA describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, rooted in determination, integrity, and service. The company encourages learning, growth, initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Cybersecurity certification, such as Security+ or CISSP.
• Active security clearance.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity and network defense.
• Experience managing ACAS, including infrastructure, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis.
• Skill in managing endpoint security site reviewer activities.
• Experience managing the DISA whitelist.
• Knowledge of PKI token management.
• Strong understanding of DoD STIGs and STIG compliance scanning and reporting.
• Experience providing PPSM support.
• Ability to review proposed configuration changes for security impact.
• Experience with in-processing and out-processing for account management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide.
• Familiarity with DISA Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience with DoD enterprise monitoring tools and practices.
• Incident response experience.
• Understanding of COOP and communication plans.
• Experience with security compliance and control documentation.
• Ability to work well on a team and with many stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACAS infrastructure, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis under the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide.
• Handle endpoint security site reviewer duties, DISA whitelist management, and PKI token management.
• Run STIG compliance scans and report results.
• Provide PPSM support, including validating and submitting change requests.
• Review proposed configuration changes for security impact.
• Handle in-processing and out-processing for account management, and keep training and certification tracking records up to date.
• Take part in software assurance reviews and ensure ACAS findings are fixed or recorded in eMASS POA&Ms.

What This Job Offers

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