Cyber Security Engineer

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Labor Category: Cyber Security Engineer

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly required

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

IT Availability LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to support both cleared government and commercial environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in securing networks, systems, and data while ensuring compliance with industry and government cybersecurity standards. This role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a dynamic and evolving security landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect information systems from cyber threats.

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and remediate security risks.

  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with DoD, NIST, and other regulatory frameworks.

  • Perform security incident response, forensic analysis, and root cause investigations to mitigate cyber threats.

  • Collaborate with IT, software development, and operations teams to integrate security controls into system architecture.

  • Support security audits, accreditation processes, and continuous monitoring activities.

  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques, and cybersecurity technologies to proactively enhance security postures.

  • Manage the risk management cycle, coordinate and track risks, accreditation status, and reporting status across project teams.

  • Generate security plans and act as a security advocate for all system/architecture changes.

  • Assemble and submit C&A packages to Principal Accreditation Authority/Designated Accreditation Authority.

  • Coordinate C&A actions and system testing with appropriate security personnel.

  • Maintain a document repository where C&A project documentation is stored.

Required Skills and Demonstrated Experience:

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph (required, no exceptions).

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST 800-53, RMF, and Zero Trust principles.

  • Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk, ELK), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), endpoint protection (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black), and vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys).

  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security tasks.

  • Hands-on experience with security operations, risk management, and compliance processes.

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

  • Industry Certifications:

    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

    • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

    • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    • Security+ (CompTIA Security+)

    • GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)

    • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

    • CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

  • Technical Skills:

    • Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

    • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and DevSecOps practices.

    • Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms, cyber threat hunting, and digital forensics.

    • Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) solutions.

    • Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation, including documentation of security mitigations and successful completion of DCID 6/3 or ICD503 accreditation process.

    • Demonstrated experience navigating the Sponsor's security and accreditation process to include certification and accreditation of an IT system to Authority to Operate (ATO).

    • Experience using XACTA, Greenlight Tool.

    • PMP Certification.

    • Knowledge of Customer PMF process.

    • Knowledge of FISMA, DCID 6/3, ICD 503 Standards.

    • Knowledge of IT development lifecycle.

    • Knowledge of Customer organization and processes specific to security requirements for IT systems and accreditation/certification.

Experience Levels:

  • Full Performance: 3+ years of experience plus a bachelor’s degree.

  • Senior: 6+ years of experience plus a bachelor’s degree.

  • Expert: 11+ years of experience plus a bachelor’s degree.

  • Subject Matter Expert: 16+ years of experience plus a bachelor’s degree.

Work Environment:

  • This role supports cleared government and commercial environments.

  • Work may be performed in a SCIF or secure facility, depending on project requirements.

Join IT Availability LLC:

If you are a dedicated Cyber Security Engineer with the required skills and clearance, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where your expertise will contribute to vital security initiatives and protect critical information assets.

Apply today and make a significant impact on national security and commercial cybersecurity with IT Availability LLC.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

IT Availability LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.