Cyber Security Engineer
- Robert Half
- Charleston, South Carolina
- 04/24/2026
Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Cisco
Testing
Cyber Security
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in supporting mission-essential systems and ensuring the security of Department of Defense (DoD) intelligence and command-and-control operations. This opportunity requires a strong background in cybersecurity and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Provide recurring security patch updates and application maintenance for military intelligence and command-and-control systems.
• Conduct integration, functional, and operational testing to validate system reliability and performance.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities to ensure compliance and mission readiness.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD standards and best practices.
• Manage configuration management processes, including version control, change tracking, and baselining.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for system users and stakeholders.
• Support the development and sustainment of secure and resilient systems for C5ISR, information operations, and enterprise IT environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet operational requirements and enhance mission capabilities.
• Enhance deployment and update processes to improve system efficiency and minimize downtime.• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a master's degree, or 14 years with a bachelor's degree, in computer design, software development, or computer networking.
• At least 5 years of technical experience supporting military or DoD command-and-control systems.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science.
• Certified Information Systems Security (CISSP) certification.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and technologies, including Checkpoint, firewall technologies, and Cisco ASA.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management processes and tools.
• Eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance and must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Additional certifications such as Cisco CCNP, VMware Certified, or cloud-related certifications are highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
• Provide recurring security patch updates and application maintenance for military intelligence and command-and-control systems.
• Conduct integration, functional, and operational testing to validate system reliability and performance.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities to ensure compliance and mission readiness.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD standards and best practices.
• Manage configuration management processes, including version control, change tracking, and baselining.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for system users and stakeholders.
• Support the development and sustainment of secure and resilient systems for C5ISR, information operations, and enterprise IT environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet operational requirements and enhance mission capabilities.
• Enhance deployment and update processes to improve system efficiency and minimize downtime.• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a master's degree, or 14 years with a bachelor's degree, in computer design, software development, or computer networking.
• At least 5 years of technical experience supporting military or DoD command-and-control systems.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science.
• Certified Information Systems Security (CISSP) certification.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and technologies, including Checkpoint, firewall technologies, and Cisco ASA.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management processes and tools.
• Eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance and must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Additional certifications such as Cisco CCNP, VMware Certified, or cloud-related certifications are highly desirable.
About Robert Half