ACARA Jobs
Cybersecurity Engineer
Apply- ID: 557698
- Posted: 2/25/2026
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Category: IT - Information Technology
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
- $105-$135k /year.
- 9x80 hrs/Week. (1st shift)
- Onsite
- Direct Hire
- Active DoD Clearance is required at the time of hire
The Cybersecurity Specialist requires knowledge of US Government cybersecurity regulations to plan, document, and implement required cybersecurity controls. The Cybersecurity Specialist also helps define the trainer architecture to ensure cybersecurity regulations can be met while maintaining operational capability of the training devices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Command a clear understanding of DoD Information Assurance regulations. This includes staying up to date with changes to regulations and attending training courses and conferences to understand the current regulations and how industry meets these regulations.
Review current programs and define the steps needed for meeting the applicable Information Assurance regulations. This includes detailed planning of all aspects of IA Compliance.
Apply computer changes to comply with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Application of DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Program (IAVM).
Work closely with Integration Specialists assigned to programs to define required tasks to be accomplished to meet IA regulations.
Working closely with customers and US Government on Integrated Program Teams to define program IA requirements.
Writing Information Assurance documents to define plans and scope of IA requirements.
Write Proposal sections to explain how CAE will meet IA regulations.
Operating system level setup of computers to implement controls and apply patches to eliminate vulnerabilities.
Research and install boundary defense mechanisms such as firewalls, network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), routers, and managed switches.
Research and install virus protection software
About Acara Solutions
- B.S. degree in appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Computer Science or Computer Engineering)
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- CompTIA Security+ or 8570/8140 IAT-II certification
- Active Secret Clearance
- Working knowledge of DoD IA regulations
- Prior experience in operating system setup and updates to apply patches to mitigate Information Assurance Vulnerabilities.
- Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Analytical and mathematical modeling ability.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Should be familiar with and be able to operate simulation training devices.
- Should be familiar with and able to support Engineering or Operations staff on any type and sub-component of training devices.
- Experience with System Administration of Windows and Linux Systems is highly desired including:
- deployment
- configuration per DoD Guidance (STIG'ing)
- patching
- scanning (ACAS/SCAP/E-STIG)
- scripting (Shell/Powershell/Ansible)
- documentation (SSP and work instructions)
- sustainment