Job Details
Description
INNOVIM is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
Location: Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO
Position Closes: 4/19/26
Relocation Assistance: NONE
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.
The Candidate Will
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, be a team player, possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
- Perform regular monitoring of systems/applications for cyber security compliance to include STIG/patching
- Review and analyze appropriate system logs for performance and behavior anomalies, determine negative trends, and develop recommended corrective actions
- Understand security vulnerabilities in various SW and HW platforms and be able to recommend mitigations
- Perform vulnerability scans and assist in security audits
- Assist with security tools and provide technical help to Cyber Teams
- Maintain security documentation and support cyber security policy implementation and compliance
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and various security tools
- Must possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Apply basic diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures to supervisors
- Escalate complex problems to senior level personnel
- Perform other Cyber duties as assigned
Basic Requirements
- Must have 2, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience which may be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 6, or more, months of direct IT experience
- Must have, or obtain within 3 months, a current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements
- Have strong skills using Microsoft Management technologies, to include Active Directory services (AD) and Windows Server Update Skills (WSUS)
- Have experience with SCCM/SMS or related patching products in an enterprise environment
- Have experience assessing, summarizing, and providing technical guidance for security directives and patches in support of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Program
This position is expected to pay $60,000 – $80,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.
