Cybersecurity Engineer w/ - Columbus

Salary: $125,000 - 175,000 per year Requirements: At least seven years of relevant IT experience, including four years maintaining Insider Threat solutions in a DoD environment. Experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal settings, such as the Intelligence Community, DoD, federal civilian agencies, or military organizations. Experience on the same or a similar contract is highly desirable. Meet DCWF Work Role 521 (Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist, Intermediate) requirements through a relevant bachelors degree, at least one approved certification (CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, GIAC GMON, GRID, or GSEC, or SSCP), or approved military training for Work Role 521. Meet DCWF Work Role 451 (System Administrator, Intermediate) requirements through a relevant bachelors degree, at least one approved certification (CompTIA Cloud+ or Security+, GIAC GICSP or GSEC, or SSCP), or approved military training for Work Role 451. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance with IT-I/Tier 5 (also listed as Secret - IT-I/T3). Responsibilities: Carry out routine project work addressing specialized cybersecurity problems. Integrate electronic processes and methodologies to resolve system-wide issues and technology problems related to cybersecurity requirements. Analyze information security requirements. Use analytical, systematic methods to resolve workflow, organizational, and planning problems. Provide security engineering support for information systems planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration. Technologies: Cloud Support Security LESS More: We are recruiting for a Cybersecurity Engineer VI with TekSynap, a growing technology company serving federal government customers. This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent on contract award and government approval; a Letter of Commitment may be required. The role is office-based at Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, or DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with occasional evenings or weekends as program needs require, and travel is expected to be under 10%. The work environment has a low noise level. The target salary range is $125,000–$175,000, with compensation based on factors including qualifications, experience, contract parameters, and organizational needs. Our full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, vacation, and holidays. The position includes physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, and lifting; reasonable accommodations may be available. We are a drug-free workplace, and screening may be conducted where permitted by law. TekSynap is an equal opportunity employer. last updated 41 week of 2026