Cyber Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Providing technical expertise for large-scale cyber exercises and multi-spectrum operations with an accent on cyber range development, system security, and architecture. Focus on supporting U.S. Cyber Command missions, designing executable event environments, and ensuring system reliability.

Location: Must be onsite in Fort Meade, MD. US citizenship is required due to contract requirements.

Salary: $119,323 - $202,850

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider combining expertise with technology to solve complex challenges.

What you will do

• Serve as a lead advisor for cyber range operations supporting DCO/OCO activities.
• Convert cyber mission force training and rehearsal objectives into executable event environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in architecture, authentication, and system security.
• Lead continuous process improvements across event activities.
• Deliver expert IT, virtual environment, and network support.
• Participate in a regular on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Active high-level security clearance required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• US citizenship is required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+, CCNA, CISSP).
• Strong working knowledge of networking (DNS, routing, TCP/IP).
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, Active Directory, Security Onion, VMware, and RHEL IdM.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Knowledge of Joint Events Life Cycle (JELC).
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and Exchange.
• Experience with Splunk.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and thriving workplace.
• Support for professional and personal goal achievement.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals.
• Commitment to integrity in the hiring process.