Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description acuCyber is seeking a Cyber Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems). In this role, the Cyber Engineer will be responsible for planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring cybersecurity measures to enhance cyber defense and maintain a resilient, secure network.

The ideal candidate will assess vulnerabilities, propose and execute remediation and risk mitigation strategies, and ensure appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital assets and critical infrastructure. This position requires a balance of technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and experience in cybersecurity policy, compliance, and system protection in alignment with DoD standards and mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures to strengthen and maintain network defense.
• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure security controls and countermeasures are properly implemented to protect digital files and networked systems.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and breaches, re-establish protections, and produce required documentation and reports.
• Prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements.
• Deploy and operate enterprise tools that support advanced threat hunting, detection, and monitoring capabilities.
• Implement network inspection and packet capture systems to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Perform equipment installation and configuration, maintaining high standards of cable management and system organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, cyber, and program teams to maintain compliance with DoD, NIWC Atlantic, and MCSC cybersecurity standards.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret Level Clearance
• Three (3) years of notable experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements.
• Planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain resilient networks.
• Assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and developing remediation or mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
• Responding to security incidents and breaches, re-establishing protections, and preparing required reports and documentation. Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity; Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering; or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline is required. The degree program must be accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• The individual must hold a position-based certification at Level I in Information Assurance Management (IAM), Information Assurance Technical (IAT), or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE), in accordance with DoD 8570.1M requirements.

This position is an on-site office role requiring attendance five days per week, with one optional telework day. The individual must be willing to travel up to 60 days per year, including multiple week-long trips to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of mission requirements.

Desired Skills Minimum requirement noting a combination of these skills and experiences is preferred:

• SIEM Platforms: Azure Sentinel, Splunk, or ElasticSearch for event correlation and incident analysis.
• Network Visibility Tools: Gigamon, NetFlow, or equivalent for enhanced traffic monitoring and flow analysis.
• Firewall Technologies: Experience configuring and maintaining Palo Alto Networks NGFW or similar solutions.
• Big Data Platforms: Familiarity with BDP-CHAOS (USMC Big Data Platform for Cyber Information) or related analytics environments.
• SSL Break-and-Inspect solutions for outbound traffic inspection and decryption.
• Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks and defense IT compliance standards.