Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Company: TekSynap

Overview

TekSynap is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team for a Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). In this role, you will play a crucial part in overseeing security plans and detailing security policies, contributing to a comprehensive and robust cybersecurity posture.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company dedicated to providing cutting-edge information management solutions to Federal Government customers, emphasizing agility and innovation. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies our principles—the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet diverse business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information, network infrastructure, and computer systems.
• Design computer security strategies and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architectures.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements, recommending solutions to management.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
• Install software for monitoring systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and implement preventive measures.
• Plan, develop, implement, and update the company’s information security strategy.
• Implement and design security counter-measures to respond effectively 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 the latest security threats and methods to counteract security risks.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance is mandatory.
• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma with 8-10 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Master’s Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 Certifications (one or more required):
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • SSCP (ISC²)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Reston, VA
• Type of Environment: Varies
• Noise Level: Low
• Work Schedule: Normal work hours constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Up to 20%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

TekSynap offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Plans
• Vacation Time
• Holidays

Additional Information & Application Notes

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The safety and health of our employees are of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law, or regulation.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.