What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Systems Engineer position at Innovative Reasoning?
The Cyber Security Systems Engineer provides cyber defense analysis and engineering support for MARCENT systems, ensuring resilience and compliance against advanced threats. This role engineers security solutions for MARCENT communications systems, conducts vulnerability assessments and security audits, implements DoD cybersecurity standards, and provides documentation and training on cyber defense posture. With 7–10 years of experience, the engineer applies expertise in network security analysis, packet inspection, threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, SIEM operations, and forensic analysis. By integrating technical expertise with operational awareness, the Cyber Security Systems Engineer ensures MARCENT systems remain secure, compliant, and ready to counter evolving cyber threats. ***THIS EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Engineer security solutions for MARCENT communications and information systems.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify risks.
- Implement DoD cybersecurity standards and RMF requirements.
- Provide documentation, training, and guidance on MARCENT’s cyber defense posture.
- Perform network security analysis, including packet inspection and traffic monitoring.
- Conduct threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify risks.
- Operate SIEM platforms, triage alerts, and conduct malware behavior and forensic analysis.
- Apply frameworks such as the cyber kill chain and ATT&CK models to enhance defense strategies.
Supplemental Duties:
- Assist in developing SOPs for cyber defense operations and incident response.
- Support compliance audits and RMF documentation requirements.
- Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons learned from cybersecurity incidents.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain compliance with MARCENT administrative procedures and reporting requirements.
- Ensure cybersecurity documentation is archived according to records management standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Education/Experience/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline required.
- 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering for DoD or military systems.
- DoD IAT II or above certification required (e.g., Security , CISSP).
- Experience in network security analysis, packet inspection, and threat hunting.
- Proficiency in SIEM operations, alert triage, and forensic/malware behavior analysis.
- Experience with RMF documentation and compliance auditing.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as kill chain and ATT&CK models.
- Strong communication and briefing skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- TS/SCI clearance required.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to engineer innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored to operational needs.
- Strong analytical skills to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cybersecurity tools.
- Attention to detail in documentation, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Location:
Primary workplace is MARCENT Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.
Work Environment:
Office environment within a joint military/civilian/contractor staff. Includes coordination with cybersecurity teams, IT personnel, and external DoD partners.
Physical Demands:
Primarily sedentary office work with extensive computer use. May involve occasional travel to support cybersecurity inspections, training, or incident response activities.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 0800–1600.
May require flexibility during cybersecurity incidents or system upgrades.
License and Other Requirements:
Valid U.S. Driver’s License. Eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC).
Salary and Benefits:
As stated during the hiring process.
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance required.
Travel:
May include CONUS and OCONUS travel to support cybersecurity operations, training, and system sustainment.