Cybersecurity Engineer (DLA JETS DLP)

Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Proposal Future Job Opportunity  

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret or higher 

 Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER 

Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized Cybersecurity problems. Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to cybersecurity requirements. Analyzes information security requirements. Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, and planning. Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.

Minimum Requirements:

Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience.

Experience implementing modern security solutions (e.g., Blockchain or related cryptographic research)

Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570.01 IAT level II and CNDSP-IS 

Computing Environment: DLP Administrator DLA CE Cert IA Role/Function: SC-401 Microsoft Information Security Administrator.

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• SSCP
• CCNA Security (legacy but still sometimes accepted in DoD mappings)

• CompTIA CySA+
• SSCP
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CND mapping equivalency in many DoD roles)

• Microsoft SC-401
• Microsoft SC-400
• Microsoft SC-300
• Microsoft SC-200

• Microsoft Purview / Microsoft 365 Security Administrator (SC-400 / SC-401 aligned)
• Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Administrator Certification
• Broadcom / Symantec DLP Administrator Certification

These are the highest relevance certifications for DLP Administrator + Cybersecurity Engineer roles:

• Microsoft SC-401
• Microsoft SC-400
• CompTIA CySA+
• Forcepoint DLP Administrator Certification
• Symantec / Broadcom DLP Administration Certification

Project Overview:

This project supports DLA Cybersecurity in performing CSSP functions for DLA to include but not limited to performing incident response and cybersecurity content development focused on but not limited to externally hosted programs and applications.  Coordinates with DLA stakeholder groups to ensure incident handling is conducted across the enterprise to protect DLA data, networks, applications both internally and externally hosted in accordance with DoD directives.

Program Overview:

The JETS Program provides the full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA IT Enterprise. Support is provided for information technology solutions, technical support, maintenance, and sustainment; operations support; application development, maintenance, and technical support; and lifecycle management. Additionally, the program also supports administrative program management support for IT program offices and DLA Information Operations (J6) Office.   The program provides support technology services across the DLA Information Operations Enterprise, the DLA Program Executive Offices (PEO), and all other technology services currently supported through DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) acquisitions.

Why you will succeed at Horizon:

Horizon works at the forefront of new technologies and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us, as you are a vital part of our success story.  This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting them with the right skills and tools to be successful in their careers.  

You will find a career map with a focus on someone who wants to specialize in a technical track or a people management track.  We will provide you with a series of personal and professional development opportunities to ensure you have the support and tools necessary to grow and achieve your goals. This includes personal career coaching and mentoring opportunities, among other initiatives. 

Why you will love working with us/ Perks:

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• a 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  

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