Cyber Defense – Cybersecurity Engineer (REMOTE)
Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber Defense – Cybersecurity Engineer to support KDS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. This is a Remote opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Data Solutions (KDS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support our cyber defense operations for federal government clients. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in security engineering and operations, with the ability to implement and maintain robust security solutions.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:
The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security solutions within our cyber defense operations. Key responsibilities include:
Education and Experience:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Data Solutions (KDS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support our cyber defense operations for federal government clients. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in security engineering and operations, with the ability to implement and maintain robust security solutions.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:
The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security solutions within our cyber defense operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Design and implement security solutions and architectures
- Configure and maintain security tools and technologies
- Support incident response and security operations
- Perform security monitoring and analysis
- Implement security controls and countermeasures
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Deploy and maintain security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Develop and implement security automation solutions
- Support threat hunting activities
- Perform security tool integration and optimization
- Document security procedures and configurations
- Participate in incident response activities
- Support continuous monitoring programs
- Assist in security architecture reviews
- Implement security hardening measures
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering
- Current security certifications (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Experience with security tools and technologies
- Experience in government cybersecurity operations
- Strong knowledge of security engineering principles
- Experience with SIEM platforms and security tools (e.g., Splunk)
- Proficiency in network security and protocols
- Knowledge of system hardening techniques
- Experience with security automation tools
- Understanding of threat detection methodologies
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
- Knowledge of cloud security technologies
- Experience with vulnerability management tools
- Understanding of incident response procedures
- Knowledge of security frameworks and controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent technical documentation abilities
- Good communication skills
- Advanced security certifications (OSCP, GCIH)
- Experience with classified systems
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
- Expertise in cloud security platforms
- Experience with threat hunting tools
- Knowledge of malware analysis
- Familiarity with digital forensics
- Experience with security orchestration
- Knowledge of zero trust architectures
- Experience with container security
- Understanding of AI/ML in security
- Knowledge of reverse engineering
- Experience with red team tools
- Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
Apply Now