Cyber Security Analyst/Engineer

MCB Quantico, VA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Technical Support
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Information Systems
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Information Assurance
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Information Retrieval
  • International Relations
  • Investor Relations
  • Management Reporting
  • MDE
  • Endpoint Protection
  • NIST SP 800 Series
  • Risk Analysis
  • Management
  • Patch Management
  • Hardening
  • System Documentation
  • Change Management
  • Web Applications
  • Application Service Management
  • Oracle ASM
  • Software Performance Management
  • NAT
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Security Operations
  • Load Balancing
  • Environment Management
  • Incident Management
  • Cyber Security
  • Computer Science
  • Security Clearance
  • Security Management
  • DoD
  • Security+
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Google Tag Manager (GTM)
  • Firewall
  • Nessus
  • Routing
  • Switches
  • DNS
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Network
  • STIG
  • RMF
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reporting
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Linux
  • Palo Alto
  • F5
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Scripting
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Virtualization
  • Cloud Computing

Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to support the Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) IT Support Services (ITSS) program at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. This combined role is responsible for both cyber security operations and systems hardening across the enterprise IT environment and AWS GovCloud infrastructure - including F5 BIG-IP and Palo Alto Networks platforms. The position directly supports M&RA's Zero Trust strategy and DoD compliance requirements.

Required Skills

Cyber Security & Compliance
  • Conduct Information Systems Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) planning and implementation.
  • Perform cyber security assessments per DoD policy and regulations.
  • Conduct Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and assist with Security Incident Response (IR) planning and execution.
  • Coordinate with MCCOG on management, reporting, and monitoring of MDE for endpoint security.
  • Support DIARMF processes in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
  • Maintain and annually reevaluate internal Cyber Security Policies and SOPs.
  • Ensure safeguarding of Covered Defense Information and cyber incident reporting per DFARS .
  • Provide Risk Analysis and Management functions.
Systems Hardening
  • Implement and maintain system hardening configurations in accordance with DoD STIGs and RMF requirements.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans using ACAS/Tenable Security Center and Nessus; analyze findings and coordinate remediation.
  • Support patch management and security hardening initiatives across enterprise and cloud platforms.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and change management records.
F5, Palo Alto & AWS GovCloud
  • Administer, configure, and maintain F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF), including ASM, LTM, and APM modules.
  • Implement and enforce firewall policies, NAT rules, and application delivery services in Palo Alto NGFW.
  • Monitor and act on security alerts across the AWS GovCloud environment.
  • Support 24/7 incident alerting, DDoS mitigation, intrusion detection, and vulnerability scanning integrated into managed security operations.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity, load balancing, and security-related issues.
  • Ensure all cloud environment management is performed using Government-authorized equipment, with exceptions approved in advance by the COR.
  • Participate in incident response and cybersecurity operations.
  • Coordinate with network engineers, system administrators, ISSOs, and government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or similar
  • Active Secret Clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in DoD network and security administration.
  • Must obtain and maintain certification per DoD 8140.01 / DoDM 8140.03 prior to start date.
  • CompTIA Security+ required; CCSP or CASP+ preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM preferred) and Palo Alto firewalls/Panorama.
  • Hands-on experience with ACAS/Tenable.sc/Nessus.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts, STIGs, RMF, and DISA security requirements.
  • Experience with vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments.


Desired Skills

  • Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE
  • F5 Certified Administrator
  • ACAS Certified Administrator
  • AWS Cloud Certification (CP, SysOps, or SA)
  • Knowledge of scripting/automation: PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10112MAN
  • Position Id: 4403
  • Posted 3 days ago
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