ECS is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (CDAP) - Senior to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program. This role supports Task 3 — Cybersecurity Operations Support by implementing and maintaining CDAP data ingestion pipelines, connectors, and analytic components that enable enterprise security monitoring across the ARNG environment. The Cybersecurity Engineer (CDAP) assists with platform configuration, troubleshooting, performance validation, dashboard integration, and configuration change documentation, helping deliver the continuous monitoring, threat detection, and cybersecurity engineering outcomes required for Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM). The position works in coordination with broader cybersecurity operations personnel, including SOC, data feed, engineering, compliance, and RMF support functions.
In this role, the selected candidate will help sustain cybersecurity visibility for an enterprise that supports more than 120,000 users and approximately 141,000 endpoints across about 2,800 sites in 54 states and territories. The position contributes to cybersecurity operations supporting both classified and unclassified network environments, aligned to ARNG Title 10 and Title 32 missions, mobilization readiness, domestic emergency response, and SIPRNet-enabled operations. The technical environment includes integrated SIEM/C2C/DLP analytics, USIEM-enabled monitoring and analytics, endpoint and network data sources, continuous monitoring aligned with RMF, and coordination with organizations such as the NETCOM Global Cyber Center and DISA DCDC to strengthen cyber visibility and reporting across the DoDIN-Army-NG area of responsibility.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities- Implement and maintain CDAP data ingestion pipelines, connectors, and analytic components that support enterprise security monitoring across ARNG classified and unclassified environments.
- Configure and troubleshoot CDAP platform components to ensure reliable telemetry flow, analytic performance, and operational reporting in support of Task 3 cybersecurity operations deliverables.
- Validate platform performance and data quality to support continuous monitoring objectives, dependable telemetry ingestion, and accurate security dashboards.
- Integrate dashboard outputs and reporting components to improve visibility for cybersecurity operations, data feed support, and threat-informed analysis.
- Document configuration changes, validation results, and supporting technical artifacts to maintain traceability and support RMF-aligned continuous monitoring requirements.
- Support testing and verification activities for connectors, analytics, and reporting components before operational use or release into the monitoring environment.
- Contribute to integrated SIEM/C2C/DLP analytics by helping sustain data feeds and analytic visibility that support USIEM monitoring and enterprise cyber reporting.
- Coordinate technical activities with cybersecurity operations teams supporting the SOC and related monitoring functions, including alignment with NETCOM Global Cyber Center and DISA DCDC processes as applicable.
- Assist in maintaining telemetry and reporting capabilities that support cybersecurity operations for approximately 120,000 users and 141,000 endpoints across 2,800 sites in 54 states and territories.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Security Clearance: Secret Eligible
Required Certifications: DCWF Work Role 631-Information Systems Security Developer — Basic proficiency; must hold ONE OR MORE of the following: CC, CND, GISF, SSCP
Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- Experience implementing or sustaining data ingestion pipelines, connectors, or analytic components used for enterprise security monitoring.
- Experience supporting platform configuration, troubleshooting, and performance validation in a cybersecurity operations environment.
- Experience documenting configuration changes, test results, and technical artifacts in support of controlled operational environments.
- Familiarity with continuous monitoring practices aligned to RMF requirements and security reporting objectives.
- Experience supporting dashboard integration or telemetry reporting functions for cybersecurity stakeholders.
- Ability to work onsite in Fairfax, VA in an in-person environment five days per week.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Security Clearance: Secret Eligible
- Experience implementing data ingestion pipelines
- Experience supporting platform configuration and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with continuous monitoring practices aligned to RMF
- Ability to work onsite in Fairfax, VA
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
-
Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
-
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
-
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
ECS Insights
What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
