Junior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer -

The Junior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer provides advanced technical, cybersecurity, and information assurance expertise to sustain, secure, and enhance laboratory networks, IT systems, and mission‑critical infrastructure supporting Government operations.

This role integrates network engineering, cybersecurity, RMF/DIACAP accreditation support, and IT lifecycle management within complex lab and project environments.

*** This position is contingent on contract award ***

• Sustain, maintain, and upgrade laboratory networks, servers, and standalone IT systems.
• Provide daily IT, network, cybersecurity, and system administration support.
• Implement and validate operating system, database, and cybersecurity patches.
• Install and configure end ‑ user hardware including computers, printers, scanners, and lab devices.
• Maintain software and hardware inventories, license records, lifecycle data, and accreditation information.
• Support RMF/DIACAP accreditation activities, including documentation, POAM updates, network diagrams, and security artifacts.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits, assessments, security planning, COOP support, and implementation of security tools/products.
• Ensure compliance with Army IAVM, AR 25 ‑ 2, and DAA ‑ directed cybersecurity policies.
• Assist with system upgrades, procurement recommendations, and technology selections for lab environments.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, configuration, and operational support for lab and IT equipment.
• Provide technical guidance for secure information storage, transfer, and collaboration.
• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in Network and CyberSecurity engineering.
• Extensive experience planning, implementing, and executing RMF certification/accreditation for DoD IT systems and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, IAVM compliance, AR 25 ‑ 2, and accreditation processes.
• Experience with information system audits, security plans, COOP, architectural development, and cybersecurity product maintenance.
• Hands ‑ on experience with IT system installation, network support, patching, system sustainment, and secure configuration.
• Ability to work onsite under TS/SCI requirements and offsite under SECRET requirements.