Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Engineer

Radford, VA

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Position Summary: You will carry out enterprise network defense activities under established DoD guidance and best practices, with a focus on ACAS, endpoint security, STIG compliance, and PPSM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage ACAS infrastructure, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis under the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide
• Handle endpoint security site reviewer duties, DISA whitelist management, and PKI token management
• Run STIG compliance scans and report results
• Provide PPSM support, including validating and submitting change requests
• Review proposed configuration changes for security impact
• Handle in-processing and out-processing for account management, and keep training and certification tracking records up to date
• Take part in software assurance reviews and make sure ACAS findings are fixed or recorded in eMASS POA&Ms

Required Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Active Security Clearance Required
• 10+ years in cybersecurity and network defense
• Experience managing ACAS, including infrastructure, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis
• Skill in managing endpoint security site reviewer activities
• Experience managing the DISA whitelist
• Knowledge of PKI token management
• Strong understanding of DoD STIGs and STIG compliance scanning and reporting
• Experience providing PPSM support
• Ability to review proposed configuration changes for security impact
• Experience with in-processing and out-processing for account management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide
• Familiarity with DISA Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills
• Experience with DoD enterprise monitoring tools and practices
• Incident response experience
• Understanding of COOP and communication plans
• Experience with security compliance and control documentation
• Ability to work well on a team and with many stakeholders

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. Certifications: Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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