Entry Level Cyber Engineer with Security Clearance
The Entry Level Cyber Engineer at Confidential Client supports cybersecurity operations primarily on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, focusing on developing and maintaining SIEM toolsets, conducting audits, and managing vulnerability reporting in compliance with DoD standards. This role involves collaboration with mission organizations to enhance continuous monitoring and audit policies, requiring strong technical skills, security clearance, and experience with risk management frameworks and cryptographic systems.
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Position overview
Confidential client is hiring an Entry Level Cyber Engineer to work primarily on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton, OH). This hands-on role supports cybersecurity monitoring, SIEM toolset development and maintenance, weekly audits and reporting, and continuous monitoring aligned to DoD and NIST requirements. An active DoD Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
What you’ll do
- Develop, maintain, and operate a SIEM toolset and related views/dashboards to meet NIST auditing requirements (NIST 800-43 R5 auditable events).
- Use DREN to access the elastic platform and run weekly audits across enclaves.
- Produce weekly audit and vulnerability reports (ACAS/OCF) and present findings to customer representatives and Authorizing Officials.
- Support Prime-level reporting by loading vulnerability data and reports into SharePoint team pages and updating the Commander’s dashboard.
- Use Excel and other analysis tools to investigate findings and prepare briefings for leadership.
- Update and maintain AFRL work unit app (Form 4) and support review of ISSM proposals to determine need for formal Cyber Engineering Assessments.
- Collaborate with mission organizations to define baselines and improve continuous monitoring processes for multiple DREN enclaves.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline — or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or national security space programs.
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Continuous Monitoring processes and tools.
- Familiarity with Interim Approval to Test (ATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Experience with cryptographic systems, key management infrastructure (KMI/PKI), COMSEC or TRANSEC operations, and large-scale system integration.
- Strong technical writing and briefing skills; ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION; U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of PKI, KMI, PKMA, or enterprise key management architectures.
- Experience supporting DoD-certified cryptographic systems.
- Relevant certifications such as ACAS, CISSP, CEH, Security+, CySA+.
- Prior experience with ACAS vulnerability reporting and SIEM dashboard tuning.
Compensation & benefits
- Base salary range: $65,500 - $108,000 USD per year (reported by the source).
- Additional benefits: confidential client offers a competitive benefits package (medical, retirement, paid time off). Specific benefits details will be provided by the client during the hiring process.
Location & security
- Work location: Primarily on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB / Dayton, OH.
- Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Real ID: Position may require access to U.S. federal facilities. Real ID-compliant identification may be needed for entry.
Other important details
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Background check: 7-year pre-employment.
- Drug screen: As required by the client or contract.
- Export control: Role may involve access to export-controlled technical data; non-U.S. persons may be ineligible for assignment without appropriate authorization.
Candidate protections & accommodations
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter or the Careertakes platform if you need an accommodation during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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