Network Security Engineer - Industry leading benefits

Overview :

SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Blue Team Engineer, you will support Blue Team operations and collaborate with Red Team and Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts.

• Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025.

Clearance :

An ACTIVE Secret clearance (IT Level II Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements :

Responsibilities :

Perform system hardening on multiple Operating System (OS) platforms

Monitor and assess system and network security posture in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and tools

Apply MITRE ATT&CK and / or MITRE D3FEND frameworks to assess and improve threat detection and response strategies

Conduct advanced threat intelligence analysis, identify emerging potential threats, and provide threat intelligence recommendations

Perform vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other security tools

Analyze vulnerability findings and develop remediation plans

Remediate vulnerability findings by implementing vendor patches and configuration changes on both Linux and Windows operating systems

Design, implement, and enforce security controls across network, hardware, and software components

Preferred Skills and Experience :

A combined minimum total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following skillsets / disciplines :

Possess one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III baseline certifications :

CASP+ CE

Education : Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Compensation :

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000. This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits :

At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer :

Why Work for SimVentions? :

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don't just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like :

FTAC