Junior Cybersecurity Engineer; Top Secret

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the NNSA in protecting the nation’s nuclear security infrastructure. This is a contract to hire opportunity based out of Las Vegas, Nevada for early‑career professionals with active high-level clearances to gain experience in real‑world deployments, troubleshooting, and tool integration on multi‑million‑dollar contracts. As a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
, you'll assist in building and securing critical infrastructure for federal SOC and engineering environments.

• Deploy and integrate cybersecurity tools and technologies to support real-world mission‑critical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security issues, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and frameworks.
• Support automation and scripting tasks to enhance security operations and streamline deployments.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure for federal SOC and engineering environments.

• 2+ years in cybersecurity or related IT fields
• Strong understanding of network and system security
• Proficiency in scripting and automation
• BA/BS degree (or equivalent)

Active “Q” or Top Secret (TS) Clearance (must be current and transferable).

• Strong understanding of network and system security.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Experience with security tools and technologies.

• Target salary: $90,000 depending on years of experience
• Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/31/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.