What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Engineer position at VSV WINS INC?
Job Title : Cybersecurity Engineer
Location : Washington, DC, US
Employment Type : Permanent
Salary : As per Exp.
Job Description Summary
The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for managing and securing the agency's cyber infrastructure, supporting operations, applications, and appliances to defend cyber terrain. This role involves hands-on security management, network configurations, and incident response.
Key Responsibilities
Manage firewall configurations and security policies.
Administer host intrusion detection / prevention systems.
Conduct security information and event management (SIEM), including audit log review and analysis.
Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.
Provide incident response support and forensic investigations.
Assist with technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Support the agency with project tracking using the integrated master schedule.
Prepare and present project updates to agency change boards.
Perform other cybersecurity-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, OR 4-7 years of experience in cybersecurity.
IAT or IAM Level III certification required (e.g., CASP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISM).
Required Skills and Experience
Expertise in PowerShell & Bash scripting for automation and security operations.
Strong experience in networking and firewall configuration .
Knowledge of authentication configuration methods.
Proficiency in DNS / IP configuration for secure network operations.
Deep understanding of systems engineering, security operations, and incident response methodologies .
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with EPO / Trellix / ESS (Endpoint Protection solutions).
Knowledge of Tenable / ACAS / Nessus (security vulnerability scanning tools).
Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise , including system migrations, forwarder configurations, IoT integrations, and deployment of Splunk applications.
Security Clearance & Citizenship Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required .
Active Top-Secret clearance required .
Work Environment & Benefits
This position supports the Army CCSA program at The Pentagon , offering a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact, mission-critical role.
Annual performance reviews for variable compensation.
Collaborative team culture with a focus on security excellence and innovation.
Work in a fast-paced, highly secure government environment.
Additional Job Details
Non-Negotiable Requirements :
PowerShell & Bash scripting experience.
Networking experience, including firewall configuration.
Authentication configuration knowledge.
DNS / IP configuration expertise.
Nice-to-Have Skills :
EPO / Trellix / ESS security tools experience.
Tenable / ACAS / Nessus vulnerability scanning expertise.
Splunk Enterprise administration and deployment experience.
Relocation Assistance : Not available.
Sponsorship : Not available.
Equity : Not provided.
Direct Reports : None.
Work Hours Flexibility : No.
Position Type : New role.
