Junior Cyber Engineer

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Sev1Tech is seeking a Junior Cyber Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems).

In this role, the Junior Cyber Engineer will contribute to the architecture, engineering, and implementation of cybersecurity services that safeguard critical network infrastructures and data systems. You will assist in designing and deploying cybersecurity enabled products and services for the capture, storage, processing, and disposal of network traffic information including SIEM capabilities and advanced solutions such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

This position focuses on north-south and east-west traffic analysis, active protection capabilities, and evolving defensive measures to strengthen cyber resilience across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Support the architecture and engineering of cybersecurity services and solutions across multiple environments.
• Assist in the design, configuration, and implementation of SIEM and NGFW technologies to secure and monitor data traffic.
• Contribute to network traffic capture, storage, processing, and analysis to enhance visibility and threat detection.
• Implement cybersecurity-enabled products that enhance protection, detection, and visibility capabilities.
• Participate in developing and integrating capabilities for SSL Break-and-Inspect of outbound communications.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, document, and maintain cyber defense architectures aligned with mission objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Level Clearance
• 0-6 months of professional experience required (ideal for entry-level candidates with academic, internship, or project-based exposure to cybersecurity concepts and tools).

Minimum requirement noting a combination of these skills and experiences is preferred:

• Azure Sentinel (SIEM) – familiarity or hands-on experience; awareness that the platform may evolve in the future.
• Gigamon – for network traffic visibility and optimization.
• NetFlow – for flow-based traffic analysis.
• BDP-CHAOS (USMC Big Data Platform for Cyber Information) – experience with big data analytics in cyber defense environments.
• Splunk or ElasticSearch – for log aggregation, analysis, and visualization.
• Palo Alto Networks – for NGFW configuration, tuning, and management.
• Experience or knowledge of SSL Break-and-Inspect for outbound communications is a plus.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent.
• The individual must be certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM), Information Assurance Technical (IAT), or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) in accordance with DoD 8570.1M.

Must be willing to travel up to 60 days per year, including multiple week-long trips to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of mission requirements.

About Sev1Tech LLC

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010, we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech, our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication, we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Join the Sev1Tech family, where your potential for greatness is limitless! Here, you will not only achieve remarkable accomplishments but also enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career progression. We invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

Ready to take the next step? Apply directly through our website: Sev1Tech Careers and use the hashtag #joinSev1Tech to connect with us on social media!

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