Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Sim Ventions, consistently voted one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our team! As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a key role in advancing cybersecurity operations by performing in-depth system hardening, vulnerability assessment, and security compliance activities in accordance with DoD requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices and proven experience supporting both Linux and Windows environments across DoD networks.

You will work collaboratively with Blue Team, Red Team, and other Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts.

Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025.

An ACTIVE Secret clearance (IT Level II Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

• In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
• Must possess one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III baseline certifications:
  • CASP+ CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (Associate)
  • CISSP
  • GCED
  • GCIH
  • CCSP

• Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for various systems
• Develop and maintain security documentation such as:
  • Authorization Boundary Diagram
  • System Hardware/Software/Information Flow
  • System Security Plan
  • Privacy Impact Assessment
  • e-Authentication
  • Implementation Plan
  • System Level Continuous Monitoring Plan
  • Ports, Protocols and Services Registration
  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Conduct annual FISMA assessments
• Perform Continuous Monitoring of Authorized Systems
• Generate and update test plans; conduct testing of the system components using the ACAS tool, implement STIG, and conduct IAVM reviews
• Perform automated ACAS scanning, STIG, SCAP checks (Evaluate STIG, Tenable Nessus, etc.) on various standalone and networked systems
• Analyze cybersecurity test scan results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the POA&M
• Analyze DISA STIG test results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the POA&M

A combined total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following functional areas:

• Computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Program requirements and mission, ship install requirements, and protocols (preferred)
• Risk Management Framework (RMF), and implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances (Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Switch/Routers, CDS, EMASS, ESS)
• Performing STIG implementation
• Performing vulnerability assessments with the ACAS tool
• Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Compensation at Sim Ventions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements. The projected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000 (USD).

At Sim Ventions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Healt…