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Cybersecurity Engineer- DoD Insider Threat & Cyber Defense

  • Various Locations, Onsite
  • Information Technology
Company Overview

UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization, FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness), Industrial Facility Transformation, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Support and Consulting, and Advanced Analytics, we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approach—grounded in dedicated talent, proactive planning, rigorous quality assurance, agile methodologies, cost-effective delivery, and uncompromising ethics—positions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable, enduring results for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer- DoD Insider Threat & Cyber Defense to join our team. You will strengthen the security, resilience, and operational readiness of DoD information systems by engineering, integrating, and sustaining cybersecurity capabilities, with a focus on Insider Threat solutions. You will apply systematic analysis and hands-on technical expertise to support the full system lifecycle- from planning and design through testing, integration, and operational support. This is an onsite position available in multiple locations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Cybersecurity Engineering and Systems Integration
  • Provide cybersecurity engineering support across the planning, design, development, demonstration, testing, and integration lifecycle of DoD information systems.
  • Integrate security technologies, electronic processes, and cybersecurity methodologies to resolve complex system-level and technology-specific security challenges.
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system architectures, technical designs, operational workflows, and implementation activities.
  • Support the development and refinement of secure, interoperable, and mission-aligned cybersecurity solutions.
Information Security Requirements Analysis
  • Analyze, interpret, and translate information security requirements into actionable engineering, operational, and technical solutions.
  • Assess system capabilities, security controls, workflows, and organizational processes to identify risks, gaps, dependencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Apply analytical and systematic problem-solving approaches to address cybersecurity issues affecting system performance, security posture, planning, and operations.
  • Support the development of technical recommendations that improve compliance, resilience, and cybersecurity effectiveness.
Insider Threat Solution Sustainment
  • Maintain, administer, and enhance Insider Threat solutions within a DoD environment.
  • Support the operational availability, security, configuration, integration, and lifecycle management of Insider Threat technologies and related infrastructure.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues affecting Insider Threat capabilities, data flows, system performance, and interoperability.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity, system administration, and mission stakeholders to ensure Insider Threat tools support organizational security objectives and applicable DoD requirements.
Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Support the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of infrastructure-based cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Assist with the integration and sustainment of security tools, platforms, and processes that protect enterprise systems and mission environments.
  • Contribute to technical troubleshooting, security engineering analysis, and operational support for cyber defense infrastructure.
Secure Systems Administration
  • Support the secure configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational sustainment of information systems and associated security components.
  • Apply security best practices to system administration activities, including configuration management, access controls, system hardening, and issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to maintain system availability while preserving required security controls.
Required Qualifications:
  • At least one (1) of the following certifications:
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • CompTIA Cloud plus (Cloud+)
    • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst plus (CySA+)
    • GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
    • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
    • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
    • CompTIA Penetration Tester plus (PenTest+)
    • CompTIA Security plus (Security+)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
    • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
    • CompTIA Security plus (Security+)
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of experience maintaining Insider Threat solutions in a DoD environment.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A master’s degree in a technical field of study
Clearance Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess a DoD current Secret clearance.
UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.