Cybersecurity Engineer

Job BriefAlong with a fabulous package of benefits that begin your first day, this position is eligible for sign on bonusThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support our government customer located in Washington, DC. This position is 100% on site.***Selected candidate is eligible for a one-time sign on bonus of $4,000.00***DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for supporting the operations of cybersecurity personnel, applications, and appliances employed to defend the cyber terrain, to include but not limited to:Firewall managementHost intrusion detection/prevention systems managementSecurity information and event management (SIEM, e.g. audit log review and analysis)Vulnerability scanningIncident responseTechnical analysis & trouble shooting assistanceSupport the agency with project tracking with the integrated master scheduleProject presentations to the agency change boards.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Bachelor of Science in computer science or related field or four to seven (4-7) years of experience in the cybersecurity field.Required to be certified IAT or IAM level III (CASP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISM)REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:In-depth knowledge of systems engineering, systems security operations, incident response methodologies, general user behavior analytics, and general personnel management.REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:U.S. Citizenship required.Must have an active Top-secret clearance.The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, KÅ«pono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, KÄ«kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.For additional information, please visit

Created: 2025-03-06