Cyber Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SyMec helps deliver mission-critical technology and engineering solutions while protecting the systems that warfighters and national security professional rely on every day.  We’re looking for a Cyber Engineer who wants their work to matter. 

As a Cyber Engineer, you'll design, implement, and maintain security controls across classified and unclassified defense systems. You'll work closely with systems engineers, ISSMs/ISSOs, and program leadership to make sure our systems achieve and keep their Authority to Operate (ATO), and to harden them against evolving threats.

The Role

• Engineer and integrate security solutions across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments supporting DoD programs
• Implement and validate security controls under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53
• Apply and verify DISA STIGs and SRGs; remediate findings from ACAS/Nessus and SCAP scans
• Support ATO packages, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and artifacts in eMASS
• Configure and tune security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and IDS/IPS
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and help lead remediation
• Support incident response, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness (CCRI and similar inspections)
• Contribute to secure architecture reviews and Zero Trust initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field,  or equivalent experience (typically 4+ additional years)
• [3–5]+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience
• DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliant certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC) at time of hire
• Working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, and STIG implementation
• Experience hardening Windows and Linux (RHEL) systems
• Familiarity with ACAS/Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, and vulnerability management workflows
• U.S. citizenship (required for clearance)

Compensation

• Competitive Salary: $115,000 - $187,000
• Health & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) w/ 4% company match
• 3 weeks paid Vacation, 1 Week Paid Sick
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Discounted membership to LifeTime Fitness