Cybersecurity Engineer

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Omaha, NE, USA
In-Office
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Designs and implements secure enterprise, application, and cloud architectures for USSTRATCOM mission systems. Responsibilities include cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability assessment, network and system security, secure coding, DevSecOps automation, cloud security, identity management, and compliance. The role supports 24/7 IT and network services across classified environments and requires collaboration, documentation, analytical problem-solving, and detailed security operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location: Offutt AFB, NE
Security Clearance: TS Minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $100,000 - $120,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment tools (Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS security tools)
  • Strong technical background in system security, network security, cryptography, secure architectures, firewalls, and DevSecOps environments
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, with hands-on experience in secure coding and automation.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, identity management, and security compliance frameworks.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, GCIH, CEH, or other advanced cybersecurity credentials.
  • Demonstrated strength in problem solving, communication, documentation, and attention to detail.
  • Experience designing secure architectures for enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
Qualifications:
  • Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or security architecture experience.
  • Required Certifications: ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate or the ability to obtain within 9 mos
  • Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status
  • Location: Offutt AFB, NE
  • Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response.
  • Strong background in system/network security, encryption algorithms, cryptography, identity management, and secure architectures.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS/Azure/GCP security suites, and vulnerability management platforms.
  • Knowledge of secure programming in Java, C++, Python, and automation for security workflows.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, virtualized environments, cloud security frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
  • Strong communication, documentation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity credentials.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or security architecture experience
  • Current and active Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI status
  • ITIL Foundations v4 certification or ability to obtain it within 9 months
  • Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response
  • Strong background in system and network security, encryption algorithms, cryptography, identity management, and secure architectures
  • Experience with Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, cloud security suites, and vulnerability management platforms
  • Knowledge of secure programming in Java, C++, and Python
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, virtualized environments, cloud security frameworks, and Terraform
  • Strong communication, documentation, analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
  • CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification
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The Company
HQ: Vienna, VA
200 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology expertise to the federal and commercial sectors. With over a decade of experience delivering mission-critical support to the intelligence, defense, and national security sectors, the company specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions by securing top-tier talent to bridge workforce gaps in the most complex and secure environments.

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