Junior Cyber Engineer - Rockford

Overview:

This role is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in cybersecurity, providing hands-on experience in supporting secure information systems in compliance with DoD regulations.

This position is onsite at Scott AFB.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing system vulnerability assessments and apply DoD RMF security controls.
• Support the creation and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents for system authorization and compliance.
• Conduct manual and automated vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS, Fortify, Nessus, and SonarQube, reporting findings and assisting in remediation efforts.
• Contribute to implementing secure coding practices and maintaining system compliance with DISA STIGs and SRGs.
• Participate in continuous monitoring efforts, ensuring that systems adhere to NIST SP 800-53 standards and other applicable DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and system administrators to assist with secure system configuration and security-focused configuration management.
• Support cloud security strategies, including containerization and DevSecOps pipeline activities.
• Assist in the security testing of systems during development and deployment to ensure the security of applications and infrastructure.
• Contribute to security documentation, helping to maintain accurate reports on vulnerabilities and system security posture.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Must hold an active an IAT Level II certification; CompTIA Security+ CE highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or related fields, specifically within the DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
• Basic understanding of vulnerability scanning and secure system configurations using tools such as ACAS, Nessus, and Fortify.
• Familiarity with RMF and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Exposure to DISA STIGs/SRGs and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support senior engineers in cybersecurity operations.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting security findings and collaborating with team members.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic cybersecurity environment.

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