Cybersecurity Engineer (Hiring Event- EXTENDED)

Full Job Description

Cybersecurity Engineers capture, refine, and translate information systems security requirements for IT systems and component products.

They support the development of computer systems and/or the modification of computer applications and programs to integrate information system security protocols.

They monitor security controls, assess threats and vulnerabilities, mitigate adverse impacts, and/o MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required).

Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1.

Demonstrated advanced experience engineering, acquiring, deploying, and/or decommissioning cybersecurity tools multi-domain projects/programs. 2.

Demonstrated advanced experience capturing cybersecurity requirements in support of acquisition efforts for multi-domain enterprise environments. 3.

Demonstrated advanced experience with assessing and/or implementing security controls or mechanisms to meet compliance thresholds. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.

-OR- B.

Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in systems engineering, IT standards development, IT security testing, IT security engineering, implementation, and integration, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C.

Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in systems engineering, IT standards development, IT security testing, IT security engineering, implementation, and integration, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

-AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer Level 1 -OR- Information Assurance Technician I (IAT I) certification -OR- Technical Level III Certification (as outlined by the DoDD 8140.01), must be obtained as directed by management.

-AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.

Demonstrated advanced experience with network security architecture and systems security engineering concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles and incorporating security solutions into proposed technologies.

2. Demonstrated advanced experience with developing and leading project activities (resources, schedules, tasks). 3.

Demonstrated advanced experience with planning and implementing data collection techniques to discover unauthorized activities or changes. Major Duties:

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This Job Announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified applicants for a hiring event taking place on 28 February 2026 thru 1 March 2026.