Cybersecurity Test Engineer, Junior

Key Role:

Collaborate with a team of creative problem-solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of Air Force clients. Work with systems that are assessed based on the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Raise the Bar (RTB) security control requirements. Focus on the filtering capabilities and the low-level data flows within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls (MAC) and Discretionary Access Controls (DAC). Build capabilities by learning from the expertise of others within a diversely skilled team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of networking concepts, including the OSI model
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• 1+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, including in an academic environment
• Knowledge of virtualization
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II Compliant Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date
• Knowledge of Linux distributions, including basic administration and configuration

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with programming in C, C++, Bash, Python, or Java
• Knowledge of cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
• Secret clearance
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
• Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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Work Model
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