Cyber Security Engineer

Company: Freedom Technology Solutions Group
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to assist with supporting a diverse set of corporate goals across the organization by conducting technical risk assessments and providing technical risk mitigation guidance on the use of various enabling technologies. The position requires subject matter expertise in technical risk analysis of enterprise and mission systems, IT systems and networks, mobile and wireless networks, cloud-based computing, network management platforms, communication protocols, scripting or programming products, configuration scripts, and IT hardware and software products in support of Sponsor’s technical risk assessment activities. Software development to maintain an online infrastructure, evaluating and extracting relevant data, web development, and software coding is also to be expected. Additional Duties: Perform technical risk assessments and provide technical risk mitigation guidance on the use of various enabling technologies. Gather Body of Evidence (BOE) and assess artifacts, such as CONOPS, use cases, detailed network diagrams, technical design details, procurement methods, and System Security Plan (SSP) to get a holistic view of the interworking parts of a given technology implementation being evaluated, from which real insights can be derived to inform risk assessor’s judgement. Apply consistent and systematic investigative practices to comprehensively assess risks, identify and characterize threats and vulnerabilities. Evaluate system or network operations using network management platforms, network scanning tools, auditing functions, PCAP captures, and log reviews. Analyze system, network, or cloud configurations for mis-configured settings, configurations not required for deployment, removal of test scripts to minimize the configuration to fulfill the specific deployment. Analyze hardware and software used in a system or network for origin of manufacturer, known vulnerabilities, outdated hardware or software. Remain current with existing and future technologies to assist the Sponsor with identifying associated risks of implementing proposed technologies. Provide guidance of potential cyber threats, attacks, and exploitations and advise decision-makers of the inherent risks and mitigation to the Sponsor’s equities. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation considerations are baked in early in the development cycle, and risks and vulnerabilities are well understood and appropriately mitigated. Organize and schedule work to effectively manage a case load Track, document, and communicate progress status updates and weekly status updates on all technical risk assessment reports, cases describing potential security concerns and mitigations to enhance security posture. Experience: Demonstrated experience analyzing IT systems for cyber security vulnerabilities. Demonstrated experience developing IT system or network architecture design, conducting IP data flow analysis, encryption configuration, and vulnerability analysis using both open-source and commercial tools, such as Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Canvas, Kismet, or BackTrack. Demonstrated experience analyzing IT network configurations of devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems for cyber security vulnerabilities. Demonstrated experience with communications protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, MPLS, OSPF, IGRP, BGP, SIP, H.232. Demonstrated experience with multiple OS’s, including Windows, Linux, and OSX. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Windows ver.; 7, 8, 10, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, or 2016. Demonstrated experience with cloud computing technology and hypervisors such as HyperV, VMWare ESX, or Virtual Box. Demonstrated experience with transitioning security domains and use of cross domain appliances. Demonstrated experience with network management systems, network storage, backup systems, and disaster recovery (DR) architectures. Demonstrated experience performing technical risk assessments and providing technical risk mitigation guidance. Demonstrated experience ensuring appropriate risk mitigation considerations, risks and vulnerabilities are well understood and appropriately mitigated. Demonstrated experience analyzing procurement processes of hardware, software and services to comply with cyber security and operational needs. Demonstrated experience creating concise and well-structured written assessments. Certifications: CISSP Certification. Desired Skills: Cyber Security Support Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s IT review boards. Demonstrated experience with providing recommendations to IT architecture and design reviews. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s security policies and regulations. Demonstrated experience providing recommendations in technical standards, security standards, and operational assurance. Demonstrated experience with USG standards such as Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-37, SP 800-39, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, SP 800-60. Certifications: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker. What’s in It for You? Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime The Benefits You Get with Freedom Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days Competitive salary offerings Paid training and tuition reimbursement Referral bonuses Fully paid life and disability Annual logo wear allowance Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours) Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings VEVRAA Federal Contractor Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 410-290-9035 Email: recruiting@goftsg.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the EEO Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English

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