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Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.
Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Job Description
Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). You must be ready to own your technical domain, executing both cyber event analysis/incident response and producing RMF/ATO documentation that shapes the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to engineer with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done.
The Cybersecurity Engineer provides technical cybersecurity and IT support for Department of the Navy information systems, ensuring compliance, security, and operational readiness. This role supports the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and validation of security controls across enterprise IT environments and simulation/test networks in accordance with DOD and Navy policies.
Responsibilities include providing cybersecurity and IT support in compliance with SECNAV M-5239.2 for IT-2 Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) roles; maintaining required certifications and training; conducting cyber event analysis, log correlation, and vulnerability assessments; updating RMF artifacts and managing eMASS/POA&Ms; providing security inputs to software development; and supporting ATO documentation and security controls. The position utilizes DOD-approved cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator.
Job Requirements
- 3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant field of study.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization process.
- Hands-on experience with cyber event monitoring, log analysis, or vulnerability assessments.
- Direct experience with achieving and maintaining DOD Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications.
- Hands-on experience with DOD cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator.
- Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Advanced degree in a related field of study.
- Experience working in classified environments, particularly within Navy/DoD simulation and experimentation labs.
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk), log analysis, and incident response frameworks.
- CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or similar intermediate-level certification(s).
Benefits
Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.
- BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
- VSP Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Flexible PTO
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Federal Holidays
- Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
- Professional Development
Background Check Requirement
As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Position dependent on contract award.
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