Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer – By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC provides advanced technology solutions to defense, federal, and commercial customers worldwide. This position is 100% on‑site at our Orlando, FL facility and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET clearance.

Provide cybersecurity engineering support to DoD software application development activities through requirements definition, process enhancements, and application security testing.

• Define cybersecurity requirements for software applications to meet program objectives.
• Recommend security engineering practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Assess cybersecurity requirement compliance using manual and automated tools and present findings to the customer.
• Perform adversarial assessments against network‑enabled and web applications to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Propose mitigation and countermeasures to reduce software‑level threats.
• Interface with software development teams to apply security engineering principles.
• Understand DoD acquisition processes and relevant cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; professional or military experience may substitute for a degree.
• Five years of experience preferred;
  Security+ or SSCP certification required; IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification required immediately upon hire.
• Experience in software engineering, development, and systems engineering throughout all phases of the SDLC.
• Systems administration skills with Linux, security settings, hardening (STIGs), shell scripting or Python a plus.
• Knowledge of threat assessment, offensive security tools, and adversarial techniques.
• Experience implementing NIST SP 800‑53 controls and vulnerability reporting.
• Experience with Cyber Range environments and risk/compliance frameworks.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement & Jury Duty)

U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain SECRET clearance. Clearance requirements will be specified in the government task order.

CESI is committed to inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non‑discriminatory, professional work environment for all individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.