Cybersecurity Engineer 1 with Security Clearance

The Cybersecurity Engineer 1 will support a Federal cybersecurity technology program. This role supports enterprise information assurance engineering activities across cybersecurity tools and platforms, including web application firewalls, governance and compliance systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and enterprise log management capabilities. The Cybersecurity Engineer will provide technical support for the planning, design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of cybersecurity technologies used within a large Federal mission environment. Key Responsibilities
- Analyze cybersecurity requirements and apply information assurance principles to enterprise systems.
- Support integration and sustainment of Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies supporting web assets.
- Assist with implementation, tuning, and maintenance of F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM) policies.
- Conduct security engineering activities including: system design review and vulnerability assessment support security testing and validation
- Support patching, configuration updates, and lifecycle maintenance of cybersecurity tools.
- Assist in development of technical documentation, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in system troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to application security issues.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine security controls for enterprise applications.
- Support cybersecurity engineering efforts aligned with DoD and Federal information assurance policies. Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant IT / cybersecurity experience
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level III certification requirements - candidate must possess one of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP - Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 CND-IS certification requirements - candidate must posses one of the following certifications: CEH, GICSP, GCIH, GIAC, CFR - Must be eligible for IT Level I access
- Computing Environment Certification: F5 Certified Technology Specialist – ASM Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting enterprise WAF deployments
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks
- Experience supporting large enterprise environments
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills