Cybersecurity Engineer III
$150,000–$170,000 year
On-site · Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Cybersecurity Engineer III responsible for enterprise cybersecurity operations including system hardening, vulnerability management, and security compliance in a DoD/government environment. Key duties include implementing and validating STIGs, conducting ACAS-based vulnerability assessments, analyzing findings, applying vendor patches, and maintaining security documentation to ensure DoD-aligned cybersecurity posture. Collaboration with system administrators and cybersecurity teams to resolve issues and sustain operational readiness, with emphasis on compliance with DoD policies and Technical Instructions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum certification compliant with DoDD 8140.01 (or successor policy) at the Intermediate level for Cybersecurity workforce requirements, specifically certification category 541 or equivalent as required by the Technical Instruction.
- Must possess and maintain a final adjudicated Tier 5 security investigation with an IT Level I designation in JPAS and/or DISS.
- Active security clearance required or ability to maintain eligibility as required by the program.
- Minimum of five (5) years of cybersecurity experience performing system hardening activities.
- Demonstrated experience implementing STIGs in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience performing vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
- Demonstrated experience remediating vulnerability findings and implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows operating systems.
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