Cybersecurity Engineer

GovCIO LLC is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to support modernization efforts in Hampton, VA at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. This role is fully onsite and focused on strengthening the security posture of digital infrastructure in alignment with DoD/IC policies and directives.

Location: Hampton, VA (onsite)
Site: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia
Compensation: USD 140,000 to 150,000 per year
Experience: 9+ years
Clearance: TS/SCI

What you’ll do

• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information, network infrastructure, and computer systems
• Design security strategy and engineering architecture for comprehensive cybersecurity outcomes
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware
• Install and maintain monitoring software that detects security breaches and intrusions
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and establish preventive measures
• Plan, develop, implement, and update the company’s information security strategy
• Educate and train staff in information system security best practices
• Ensure required security safeguards are implemented across information systems per DoD/IC policy and industry best practices
• Apply understanding of the system development lifecycle and provide guidance to government representatives
• Collaborate with the client during strategic design to translate security and requirements into technical designs

What you bring

• Clearance: TS/SCI
• Active TS/SCI eligibility
• 9+ years of relevant experience (or commensurate experience with High School)
• Expert knowledge in fundamental and advanced cybersecurity
• DoD 8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, GSLC, CISM)
• Proven experience developing, operating, and maintaining security systems
• Extensive knowledge of operating systems and database security
• Proficiency in networking technologies, network security, and network monitoring solutions
• Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, and intrusion detection and notification systems
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles
• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems

Technologies you may work with

• CISSP, GSLC, CISM
• Anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls
• Authentication systems
• Intrusion detection and notification systems
• Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
• Gate way anti-malware

Preferred background

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
• Proficiency in secure network architectures, encryption technologies and standards, application security, virtualization technologies, and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with identity and access management principles, networking routing techniques, social engineering, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), and gate way anti-malware