Cybersecurity Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of technical and analytical project tasks related to specialized Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity engineering.
• Integrate electronic processes and methodologies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex system-level or technology-related IA issues.
• Analyze information security requirements to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity policies, directives, and standards.
• Apply analytical and systematic approaches to improve cybersecurity workflows, organizational efficiency, and planning processes.
• Provide security engineering support across all phases of the system development lifecycle—including planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions, including intrusion prevention, detection, and response mechanisms.
• Create, customize, and test SNORT signatures to enhance intrusion detection and prevention capabilities.
• Configure and manage Trellix IPS Manager and Check Point IPS Blade systems for optimal performance and security posture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IA and cybersecurity controls within enterprise and mission systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience, with demonstrated work in cybersecurity or information assurance engineering.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience creating customized SNORT signatures.

Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 CND-IS certification (e.g., CEH, CFR, GCIA, or GCIH).
• Computing Environment:
  Trellix IPS manager, Check Point IPS Blade
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification:
  Category IAT Level III
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Clearance

• Must possess a Secret clearance with a favorable NACLC and be eligible for an IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical-Sensitive clearance.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team.

Tek Synap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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.

• Locations:
  Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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…