ICF

Cyber Security Engineer (High Level Clearance Required)

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerICF
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

ICF is actively recruiting for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on-site in Fort Meade, MD. This role will support customer-related technical requirements and synchronize priorities across the platform’s functional areas. The Cyber Security Engineer will provide subject matter expert guidance on cyber range development and execution, systems administration, cybersecurity, and account management support.

This work will be onsite supporting a program at Ft. Meade, MD

What You Will Be Doing:

The Cyber Security Engineer will provide technical (back end) expertise to support large scale cyber exercises and multi-spectrum cyber operations. Duties include:

  • Serve as a lead advisor for cyber range operations supporting DCO/OCO activities for U.S. Cyber Command (USCC).
  • Collaborate with experienced cyber operators to provide cyber range expertise that enables DCO and OCO missions for USCC and the service components.
  • Convert cyber mission force training and mission rehearsal objectives into executable event environments.
  • Support the design and execution of cyber range events.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in architecture, authentication, and system security.
  • Participate in a regular on-call rotation.
  • Lead continuous process improvements across event activities.
  • Deliver expert IT, virtual environment, and network support.
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Required Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience with CNO, CNE, and CND platforms.
  • 5 years of experience supporting cyber training, validation exercises, and Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs).
  • Active high-level security clearance required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
  • Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (for example, Security+, CCNA, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Strong working knowledge of networking, including DNS, routing, TCP/IP, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Microsoft technologies, Active Directory, Security Onion, and VMware.
  • Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Identity Management (IdM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) using LDAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as information technology, computer science, systems engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge of the Joint Events Life Cycle (JELC) and both defensive and offensive cyber tools.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of DNS, including authoritative and recursive servers, SOA, NS, MX, A, and CNAME records.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of routing protocols and concepts, including OSPF, static routing, BGP, route maps, access lists, prefix lists, advertise maps, and route weights.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Exchange, including edge servers, recipient email addressing, mailboxes, and client auto-configuration.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Security Onion or Splunk, including interface requirements, scalability considerations, and enterprise configurations; understanding of VMware port properties and their relationship to sensor ports and promiscuous mode.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business leadership.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and competing demands.
  • Experience working with vendors, users, customers, and developers to identify needs and operational requirement changes that affect the production environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across integrated software and hardware platforms.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$119,323.00 - $202,850.00

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