CSSP Cybersecurity Engineer
$120,000–$170,000 year
On-siteFort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Manage, configure, and optimize DTRA CSSP security toolsets to assist analysts in performing rapid initial triage and deep-dive alert investigations. Design, propose, and implement configuration updates to existing CSSP infrastructure, formally documenting all change proposals and maintaining precise records of system modifications. Oversee the technical integration of new incoming subscribers into the central SIEM by configuring forwarders, APIs, and syslog collectors to securely ingest subscriber datasets. Ensure all inbound subscriber log feeds are continuously validated, parsed, and normalized against the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM), while maintaining host security for Enterprise Security Linux systems through routine vulnerability patches and DISA STIG enforcement. Partner with customer stakeholders and leadership to validate engineering solutions, create technical manuals, standard operating procedures, and architectural network diagrams. Schedule is Monday through Friday (1200–2000), with occasional evening and holiday requests; 1–2 weeks of annual travel for rare deployments and training.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 to 8 years of progressive work experience in cybersecurity systems engineering, systems administration, or defensive infrastructure support
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- IAT Level II
- CSSP Infrastructure Support or equivalent certification
- Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity engineering principles to meet Federal framework goals
- Proven track record of providing high-level technical drawings
- Proven track record of validating complex technical solutions
- Proven track record of connecting business, system, and data flows
- Active United States Citizenship
- Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Must comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation
- Agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration
- Subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements
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