Associate Cyber Security Engineer (50-29)

Category:      Cyber Security        

Title:      Associate Cyber Security Engineer (50-29)   

Location(s):    Chantilly, VA

Required Security Clearance:   Active TS/SCI with appropriate agency Polygraph

Join Freedom – we’re a team of IT professionals dedicated to our passion for tech and loving where we work.  As a member of our team, how you want to spend your time and which projects you’d like to work on is important to us – which is part of the reason we’ve been selected as a Top Workplace for multiple years in a row.  You’ll be part of our friendly, flexible office environment, hands-off management, a variety of social events, and endless growth opportunities.  Tell us what you need to do your best work, and we work the magic to make it happen.

We believe in striking that perfect balance between work and play, where you can pursue your creativity and excel in your career, and still have time for all your extracurricular activities.  At Freedom, there is no shortage of growth opportunities and a successful career path for a bright, well-rounded professional like you.  We have something for everyone – check out our most recent available position below!

What You'll Do

The Associate Cyber Security Engineer will perform the following key responsibilities:

• Develops enterprise software solutions supporting Identity Access and Credential Management
• Engineers and deploys capabilities to provide new functionality, improve system performance/availability, and for generating efficiencies in the maintenance of the operational environment
• Provides Oracle Database support and assists with engineering solutions
• Provides LDAP engineering and support
• Develops recommendations and solutions to fix bugs and to provide enhancements
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
• Provides solutions to a variety of complex technical problems

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: B.S. or relevant experience in related field
• Minimum/General Experience: 2-4 years of related software development experience
• Experience in building software using Java and other mainstream software development technology
• Hands-on experience with Linux based OS
• Experience in creating REST web services
• Ability to work in an Agile environment
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification (Can be obtained within six months of employment)

Demonstrated technical experience:

• Familiarity with cloud technologies
• Ability to convert functional IT requirements into system requirements
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of management
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ a CI polygraph.

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
• A work-life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, profit sharing, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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Per Executive Order, all employees working on or in connection with any federal contracts, including employees working remotely or in the corporate office, are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Official documentation must be provided to the human resources department.