Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ​Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer ​is expected to be able to: 

• Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.  
• Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture. Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.  
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.  
• Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.  
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures.  
• Plan, develop, implement and update company’s information security strategy.  
• Implements and designs security counter-measures to respond in the event of a security breach.  
• Coordinates security rules and internal access authorization with IT Operations leadership and management.  
• Configures and maintains user access and accounts.  
• Ensures compliance with security policies and procedures as well as industry-specific regulations.  
• Evaluates and recommends security and equipment updates as necessary.  
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation.  
• Conducts periodic risk management audits to ensure company security is updated and as effective as possible.  
• May design, lead and conduct security policy training and education.  
• Research latest security threats and methods to counteract security risks. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly 
• HS, 8-10 years experience; BS 2-4, years experience; MS, 0-2 years experience 

Overview

We are seeking a Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer oversees security plans and details security policies.  

 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and abil