This role is part of a proposal submission. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the awarding of the contract. The company reserves the right to modify, delay, or cancel the recruitment process based on the outcome of the award.

Cybersecurity Engineer 3 – IPS SNORT

· Location: Onsite – Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) 

· Job Type: W-2 

· Shift: Monday–Friday, standard business hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time

· Pay Range: Up to $158,100 annually

· Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) required

· Travel Requirements: Approximately six trips annually, four days per trip, between Washington, DC, Columbus, OH, and Richmond, VA.

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 3 – IPS SNORT to provide specialized cybersecurity engineering and intrusion prevention support for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The role is responsible for analyzing cybersecurity requirements, supporting the integration of security technologies, and developing customized SNORT signatures to strengthen network security and threat detection capabilities. 

Key responsibilities include:

· Develop and customize SNORT signatures to support intrusion prevention and network threat detection.

· Analyze information security requirements and support the implementation of cybersecurity solutions.

· Provide cybersecurity engineering support for the planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.

· Apply analytical and systematic approaches to resolving cybersecurity-related technical and operational challenges.

· Integrate security processes, methodologies, and technologies to address system-level cybersecurity requirements.

· Support the identification and resolution of cybersecurity issues affecting network infrastructure and information systems.

· Minimum seven (7) years of relevant IT cybersecurity experience, preferably within the federal government.

· Minimum four (4) years of experience creating customized signatures using SNORT.

· Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required at the time of proposal submission.

· Must satisfy both of the following Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) qualifications at the Intermediate level:

o Primary: DCWF 521 – Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist.

o Secondary: DCWF 441 – Network Operations Specialist.

· Candidates may satisfy each DCWF qualification through an approved education, training, or certification pathway.

· A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering may satisfy the education pathway for both DCWF roles.

· Alternatively, qualifying training or certifications may satisfy the DCWF requirements. Certifications recognized under both roles include CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). A single qualifying certification may satisfy both roles.

· Must be able to work onsite at the DLA facility in Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA.

· Must be available for required travel.

Certification Requirements:

The following certifications are mandatory and must be held at the time of submission:

· Trellix IPS Manager certification

· Check Point Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) certification

Benefits at RYAN

RYAN offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Some benefits may vary by contract.

· Paid Holidays (varies by contract)

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Bereavement, Military, and Parental Leave

· 401(k) or Roth Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)

· Group Term Life Insurance

· Pet Insurance

· Employee Discount Perks

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is also committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability in the application process, please contact humanresources@consultrcg.com.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which is a requirement for all federal contractors. We recognize the impact that drug and alcohol abuse can have on the safety, health, and productivity of our workforce, and we are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug screening.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. complies with all relevant pay transparency laws in each state and jurisdiction where we operate. This includes providing salary ranges and pay data in compliance with state or local laws where applicable. We also ensure that applicants and employees in relevant states are informed of their right to inquire about pay information as required by state or local laws. Employees and applicants in states where pay transparency laws are in effect can expect to be provided with salary information upon request during the hiring process.