Cyber Security Engineer - Onsite

at  Akicita Federal LLC

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and compliant IT infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on network security, vulnerability management, compliance adherence, and operational efficiency, ensuring the organization’s IT environment meets the highest security standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, network security, and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, Tenable Nessus, Qualys, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Cisco, or similar platforms.
• In-depth understanding of NIST cybersecurity frameworks, DISA STIGs, FISMA compliance, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in security auditing, penetration testing, and threat detection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities.