Junior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer -
$80,000–$105,000 year
On-siteAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Sustain, maintain, and upgrade laboratory networks, servers, and standalone IT systems while providing daily IT, network, cybersecurity, and system administration support. Implement and validate operating system, database, and cybersecurity patches; install and configure end-user hardware including computers, printers, scanners, and lab devices. Maintain software and hardware inventories, license records, lifecycle data, and accreditation information. Support RMF/DIACAP accreditation activities, including documentation, POAM updates, network diagrams, and security artifacts. Conduct cybersecurity audits, assessments, security planning, COOP support, and implementation of security tools. Ensure compliance with Army IAVM, AR 25-2, and DAA-directed cybersecurity policies. Assist with system upgrades, procurement recommendations, and technology selections for lab environments. Coordinate installation, commissioning, configuration, and operational support for lab and IT equipment. Provide technical guidance for secure information storage, transfer, and collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in Network and CyberSecurity engineering
- Extensive experience planning, implementing, and executing RMF certification/accreditation for DoD IT systems and infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, IAVM compliance, AR 25‐2, and accreditation processes
- Experience with information system audits, security plans, COOP, architectural development, and cybersecurity product maintenance
- Hands-on experience with IT system installation, network support, patching, system sustainment, and secure configuration
- Ability to work onsite under TS/SCI requirements and offsite under SECRET requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
- Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III certification and 4 to 10 years of technical IA experience
- Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III certification and 4 to 10 years of management experience in DoD DIACAP/RMF accreditation processes
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting RDT&E laboratories or specialized military lab environments
- Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CASP, CISSP, CISM, CEH)
- Knowledge of DoD enterprise networks, ticketing systems, and large-scale accreditation processes
- Knowledge of defense, government contracting, and operational support environments
- Experience coordinating travel, meetings, and security requirements
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