Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer III

Location: Lanham, MD (Onsite)

Status: Full-time

Clearance: IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, VA, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III.

Job Responsibilities

·         Develops and implements cybersecurity solutions to protect systems and networks against potential threats.

·         Researches and pilots new cyber security technologies.

·         Investigates cyber security solution issues.

·         Ensures cyber security solutions follow organizational policies and guidelines.

·         Assists with configurations, validates secure complex systems, and tests security products and systems to detect security weaknesses.

·         Interfaces with stakeholders in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs.

·         Develops engineering documentation.

·         Develops mitigations in response to security incidents and evolving cyber threats.

·         Develops and maintains cyber security standards and policies.

·         Promotes cyber security awareness.

Required Skills and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; an additional three years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree.

·         Minimum of seven years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related field.

·         Candidate must possess either an active IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation or a Top-Secret security clearance.