Skillbridge Program - HQ Cyber

TekSynap•Reston, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap proudly participates in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience before leaving active duty. Our SkillBridge program provides hands-on exposure to careers in information technology, project management, cybersecurity, quality, recruitment and other mission-support roles across the organization. Participants work alongside TekSynap professionals to develop technical and professional skills while contributing to real-world projects that support federal and defense clients. We are committed to helping service members successfully bridge the gap from military service to civilian employment and discover long-term career paths within TekSynap. If you’re a motivated service member seeking a dynamic and mission-driven environment, we encourage you to submit your resume for consideration in our SkillBridge opportunities. 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.

Requirements

Must be an active duty service member
Legal right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Understand org structure, key personnel, IT team mission, and compliance baseline; complete all custom Udemy new-hire training videos covering the full environment overview, alert types, vulnerability basics, and Identrust certificate setup
Navigate core IT tools confidently; understand the full ticketing lifecycle; complete ServiceNow CSA foundational coursework; perform first hands-on tasks using RDP and the Azure Portal; begin laptop imaging familiarization
Understand M365 security stack; configure basic policies; trace mail flow
Understand Defender ATP alerts; triage security incidents; review Cloud App Security policies
Understand SIEM concepts; write basic KQL queries; review Sentinel workbooks
Deploy configurations via Intune; understand patching lifecycle; update laptop images
Manage Entra accounts; understand OU/Group Policy/DNS; apply least-privilege principle
Respond to EDR alerts; follow IR playbook steps; escalate appropriately
Understand device lifecycle; run and interpret a vulnerability scan; prioritize findings
Handle tier-1/2 tickets effectively; use Remote Assist or Teams for remote support; document procedures
Build a simple automation; generate security/IT reports; maintain asset inventory
Demonstrate skills gained; present recommendations; complete transition documentation