Description

Tyto Athene is searching for an experienced Junior Security Engineer to support architecture, security operations, and incident response activities. Tasks are expected to be executed while coordinating with various government teams in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

Develop, document, and review secure baseline configurations for each technology used within the environment

Assist in determining authorization boundaries and placement of new systems within the Agency’s enterprise architecture

Design, develop, and maintain detailed security drawings

Develop alternative system designs and architectures

Perform security impact analyses for proposed changes to assigned systems

Review IT system plans to ensure designs meet governmental standards and provide an appropriate level of protection for client systems and data

Conduct gap analysis of system requirements and components

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum of four (4) years of general work experience and at least two (2) years of relevant experience in functional responsibility

Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience

Experience administering security tools such as Splunk, Symantec DLP, FireEye, IDS

Experience with at least one of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, Windows 7/8/10, Syslog (rsyslog, syslog-ng, etc), Linux variants (RedHat/CentOS/Ubuntu), Event log collection, VMWare

Familiar with the use of a SIEM for analysis

Familiar with multi-tiered network applications, common ports, and protocols used in those communications

Ability to perform online research and comprehend attack signatures while comparing them to network traffic to perform a proper analysis of detections

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Experience working in a SOC and performing incident response is preferred.

Thorough understanding and knowledge of TCP/IP networking

Desired:

Experience and education preferred in CEH, eCPPT, OSCP, GCFW, GCIH, other relevant IT security certifications, or advanced vendor certifications such as Splunk Certified Architect or SourceFire Certified Administrator; Security+, Network+, GSEC, or other relevant IT security product certifications such as Certified Systems Analyst, or SnortCP CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001

Familiarity with implementing DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks preferred

Experience with Splunk SIEM, Swimlane, Bluecoat, Sourcefire (Snort), VMRay, and Vulnerability MGMT tools such as Qualys

Location:

This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a few days a week.

Clearance:

Public Trust required

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Location US-DC-Washington

ID 2025-1396

Category Cybersecurity

Position Type Full-Time