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Description

 US Citizenship Required 

Located at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus Ohio

Contingent Upon Contract Award, anticipated start date 11/1/2026

Connected Logistics is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineers to assist in providing Cybersecurity Technology Support to the

Cybersecurity Technology group within DLA to assist in integration, operational support and sustainment of Cybersecurity Technologies.

Key Responsibilities: In these roles you will perform a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized information assurance problems; other duties include but are not limited to:

• Handling the integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements.
• Analyzing information security requirements.
• Applying analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, and planning. 
• Providing security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems.

Requirements

Requirements:

KP-1 F5 Certified

• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Ability to travel

Clearence: Top Secret

Investigative Requirement: IT I, Tier 5/SSBI 

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (CISSP, CISM or Equivalent)

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: CND-IS (CEH, CYSA+, GICSP, SSCP)

Computing Environment Certifications: F5 Certified Technology Specialist is ASM  

KP-2 RSA Archer OR Windows Server 16/19 Certified 

• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Ability to travel

Clearence: Top Secret

Investigative Requirement: IT I, Tier 5

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (CISSP, CISM or Equivalent)

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: CND-IS (CEH, CYSA+, GICSP, SSCP)

Computing Environment Certifications: Certified in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or

2019 OR RSA Archer Certified Administrator

KP-3 Trellix IPS Manager or Check Point IPS Blade

• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Four (4) years of experience creating customized signatures using SNORT.
• Ability to travel

Clearence: Top Secret

Investigative Requirement: IT I, Tier 5/SSBI 

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (CISSP, CISM or Equivalent)

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: CND-IS (CEH, CYSA+, GICSP, SSCP)

Computing Environment Certifications: Trellix IPS Manager OR Check Point IPS Blade

KP-4 Splunk Administrator

• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Analyzes threat information gathered from logs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), intelligence reports, vendor sites, and a variety of other sources.
• Creates customized dashboards using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool Splunk ES to elevate high threat items to incident responders. 
• Administration knowledge of the Splunk ES and backend database infrastructure related to upgrades and daily maintenance is essential. 
• Provide analysis and make recommendations in line with the roles of CERT Incident Handlers (IH) and site Information Assurance Managers (IAM). 
• Develop ES rules, reports, dashboards, data monitors, active channels, trends and use cases to identify threats and optimize data mining across DLA. 
• Will research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and backup all components in the DLA Splunk Enterprise Log
• Management (ELM) architecture.
• Must have experience creating custom dashboards and reports in Splunk using threat data.
• Must have experience in the integration and sustainment of Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).
• Ability to travel

Clearence: Top Secret

Investigative Requirement: IT I, Tier 5/SSBI 

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (CISSP, CISM or Equivalent)

8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: CND-IS (CEH, CYSA+, GICSP, SSCP)

Computing Environment Certifications: Linux+ OR Splunk Administrator

Total Rewards Statement

We believe in fairness and clarity throughout our hiring process. The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $155,000.00 USD. This is a good-faith range based on factors such as your experience, geographic location, and any applicable contractual requirements, and may vary slightly. Beyond salary, we provide a robust benefits package and encourage ongoing professional development, because your growth and well-being matter to us. We're excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us!

Connected Logistics respects the need for confidentiality for all applicants.

Connected Logistics has been named a 2026 WTOP Top Workplace in the medium sized business category. Our mission is clear: we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, logistics, and enterprise modernization support to federal agencies. When we invest in our people and create an environment where they feel valued and empowered, we deliver stronger outcomes for our clients and the missions we support.

Connected Logistics offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and generous Paid Time Off.

EOE/Disability/Veterans