Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
Role summary
A leading technology organization is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to modernize multi-cloud environments for a government mission. This hybrid role involves performing cybersecurity authorization services, ensuring system compliance with security policies and regulations (DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53), and responding to cyber incidents. Responsibilities include threat hunting, computer forensics, network/host analysis, and assisting with secure configurations in AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP. A Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2) certification, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required. The role offers professional development and a competitive compensation package.
Junior Cybersecurity Engineer | Hybrid
We're hiring on behalf of a leading technology organization that plays a critical role in modernizing multi-cloud environments for a significant government mission. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to system resiliency, security, and cost-effectiveness within a globally scaled infrastructure.
The Role
• Perform cybersecurity authorization services and act as a primary contact for assigned information systems.
• Ensure systems are maintained according to security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Detect, mitigate, and respond to cyber incidents, correlating intelligence to adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Support computer forensics, network and host analysis, and intrusion/threat hunting.
• Assist with secure configurations of AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud environments.
• Support the development and maintenance of authorization artifacts in compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
What You'll Need
• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain a Secret clearance is mandatory.
• US citizenship.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2) certification.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., Azure, SIEM, Endpoint & Cloud Security).
• Familiarity with incident response processes.
What's On Offer
• The chance to work on a critical, large-scale multi-cloud modernization effort.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a respected organization.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
Apply via Haystack today!
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