Cybersecurity Engineer w/ Secret Clearance

Salary: $110,000 - 165,000 per year Requirements: We require at least seven years of relevant IT experience, including four years maintaining Comply to Connect solutions in a DoD environment. We require demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, or military organizations. Experience on the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operations, is highly desirable. For DCWF Work Role 521 (Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist - Intermediate), candidates must qualify through one of these pathways: a bachelors degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering; an approved certification (CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, GMON, GRID, GSEC, or SSCP); or approved DCWF 521 military training. For DCWF Work Role 441 (Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate), candidates must qualify through one of these pathways: a bachelors degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering; an approved certification (CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP); or approved DCWF 441 military training. We require ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA) certification for the computing environment. We require U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance with IT-I (Tier 5). Responsibilities: We perform routine project work addressing specialized cybersecurity problems. We integrate electronic processes and methodologies to resolve system-wide issues and technology problems related to cybersecurity requirements. We analyze information security requirements. We use analytical and systematic methods to resolve workflow, organizational, and planning problems. We provide security-engineering support for the planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems. Technologies: Cloud Support Network Security LESS More: We are hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer VII through TekSynap, in collaboration with hackajob, to support an upcoming government contract proposal; the position is contingent on contract award and government approval, and candidates may be asked to sign a Letter of Commitment. TekSynap is a growing high-tech company focused on information management and meeting the technology needs of federal government customers. The role is office-based at Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, or DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia. The regular schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with possible evening or weekend work to meet program and contract needs. Travel is under 10%, and the office has a low noise level. The target salary range is $110,000–$165,000; final compensation depends on factors including education, skills, experience, contract parameters, and organizational requirements. Our full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, vacation, and holidays. We are a drug-free workplace and may conduct drug screening as permitted by applicable law. The role may involve regular handling, reaching, speaking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 or 50 pounds frequently; and a range of vision tasks. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. Duties and activities may change as business needs evolve. last updated 41 week of 2026