Junior Security Engineer

Koniag Government Services

. Assist senior engineers in reviewing SBA system architectures, configurations, and design artifacts for alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and SBA policies .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of cybersecurity engineering principles, including security configuration baselines, vulnerability management, and federal compliance requirements. Proficient in documentation and communication skills necessary for federal cybersecurity standards and collaborative team environments.

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Cybersecurity Engineering SupportNIST Cybersecurity FrameworksSecurity Configuration HardeningVulnerability ManagementFederal Compliance Reporting

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Hard Skills

Security Configuration BaselinesVulnerability Management ConceptsNIST SP 800-53STIG/SRG ApplicationConfiguration Assessment ToolsPowerShellBashPythonCloud Security ConceptsZero Trust Principles

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsSharePointSCAP ToolsSTIG ViewerAzureAWSM365

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+CySA+

Industry Keywords

FISMA ComplianceRMF ProcessesFederal Cybersecurity StandardsContinuous Monitoring ProgramAssessment & Authorization Packages

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist senior engineers in reviewing SBA system architectures, configurations, and design artifacts for alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and SBA policies
Support the application and interpretation of STIGs, SRGs, and federal baselines across SBA systems and environments
Maintain security engineering documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and security configuration records
Assist with enclave-level or system-level security design considerations under senior supervision
Participate in engineering reviews to identify control gaps, misconfigurations, or vulnerabilities
Assess system configurations for alignment with SBA baselines, NIST controls, and federal hardening requirements
Document remediation steps and track configuration compliance improvements
Perform initial reviews of Ports, Protocols, and Services configurations and document findings
Collect and analyze security-relevant configuration and compliance data for SBA’s continuous monitoring program
Prepare compliance reporting artifacts, including dashboards, metrics summaries, and findings logs
Support compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and SBA security policy
Prepare and maintain RMF security artifacts, including security design documents, control implementation summaries, and system security plans
Contribute to security engineering sections of Assessment & Authorization packages
Document security considerations for new technologies and system updates
Participate in architecture assessments, configuration reviews, and gap analyses under senior guidance
Identify vulnerabilities or misconfigurations and recommend initial remediation approaches
Support after-action reporting and lessons-learned documentation
Develop configuration notes, review summaries, compliance checklists, recurring engineering reports, security posture reports, change management documentation, and technical justifications
Work under the guidance of senior engineers and SBA cybersecurity leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience or military service may be considered
1–3 years of experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, cybersecurity operations, system administration, or related IT technical functions
Foundational understanding of security configuration baselines, vulnerability management concepts, or STIG/SRG application
Ability to obtain and maintain a government background investigation and required SBA access authorizations
Foundational understanding of security configuration hardening, baselines, and control implementation
Basic understanding of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and federal compliance requirements
Ability to interpret technical data, system configurations, and architecture documentation
Strong analytical thinking skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and develop technical and professional skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for federal documentation standards
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative federal cybersecurity engineering team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint
Preferred: prior experience supporting cybersecurity or engineering activities in a federal government environment
Preferred: exposure to configuration assessment tools such as SCAP tools and STIG Viewer
Preferred: familiarity with federal RMF processes or NIST SP 800-53 security controls
Desired: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or other entry-level cybersecurity certification
Desired: experience with vulnerability scanning or configuration assessment tools
Desired: introductory knowledge of Zero Trust principles
Desired: familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Desired: exposure to cloud security concepts including Azure, AWS, and M365
Desired: experience with federal cybersecurity documentation, audits, or compliance reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Some flexibility for hybrid work