Cybersecurity Engineer III

• Apply expertise in computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies to secure classified and unclassified networks.
• Lead the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop boundary defense strategies using various IA-enabled appliances, including:
• Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Routers/Switches, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), and eMASS.
• Execute secure configuration and STIG implementation on DoD systems and applications.
• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other DoD tools.
• Remediate findings through patch management and secure configuration on both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Interpret and apply security management guidance, directives, and policy frameworks to ensure compliance with evolving DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Prepare and manage RMF documentation packages, POA&Ms, and ATO artifacts for system accreditation and continuous monitoring.

• Active Secret security (Tier
  5) clearance
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Active DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification:
  Category IAT Level III (One of the Following):
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP
• Minimum of 10 years of full-time professional cybersecurity experience with demonstrated expertise in:
• Computer security and implementation of DoD and Navy cybersecurity policy.
• RMF execution and use of cybersecurity boundary defense tools and appliances (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Routers, CDS, EMASS, ESS).
• STIG application and hardening of systems.
• Conducting vulnerability scans and analysis using ACAS.
• Patch management and remediation on Linux and Windows platforms.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to join our team supporting Department of Navy.

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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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:
  Virginia Beach, 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%

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is…