Saalex
Cybersecurity Engineer I
$85K–$145K
Tidewater, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 20, 2026
- Location
- Tidewater, Virginia
San Diego, California - Experience
- 1–3 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Supports Navy enterprise IT and network systems for global Live Virtual Constructive environments by hardening systems and integrating secure architectures.
What you'll do
- Support system hardening, secure configuration, and application of security controls and patches.
- Assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation.
- Support RMF and security compliance documentation and work with senior engineers to implement secure solutions.
What they ask for
- 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or a related field.
- Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations.
- Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- DoD 8140-aligned certification (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP based on level); must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs; familiarity with ACAS, HBSS, or SIEM platforms; experience with cloud or virtualized environments.
- Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance.
Pay
$85k-$145k (depending on experience) USD base salary
Tools
RMF, STIGs, ACAS, HBSS, SIEM
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