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Cybersecurity Cloud SME

Amyx, Inc. Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

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$135k - $145k/yr Full time Aws Cloud Security Cloud Platforms Cloud Security

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Job Description

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud SME to help ensure cloud-hosted IT systems are designed and architected to be secure and aligned with DoD requirements. Based in Columbus, OH (onsite) (or Richmond, VA as referenced in the role summary), you will support cloud security posture, deployment compliance, and vulnerability assessment guidance for cloud hosting environments.

This position focuses on improving cloud security policies and providing technical input across deployment lifecycles, with additional responsibility for advising assessment staff on cybersecurity vulnerability assessments related to cloud-hosted systems.

Responsibilities

Review cloud security policy and provide recommendations to strengthen cloud security posture, including the ability to meet protection, detection, monitoring, and response requirements for systems and data.
Use knowledge of current advances in cloud security engineering and cloud security threats to support deployment of programs and applications.
Provide input to programs throughout deployment to help ensure systems meet DOD compliance requirements.
Guide assessment staff during Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments for cloud hosting environments.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
Five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems.
DOD Secret Clearance.
Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3.
Primary DCWF Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Proficiency Level: Intermediate.
Secondary DCWF Work Role 441: Network Operations Specialist Proficiency Level: Intermediate.
Computing Environment: Cloud Security Certification (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).

Technology Stack

Microsoft Excel and Access
Microsoft Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
SNORT
Cribl
Splunk
OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with matching contributions
Roth
Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Wellness Program
PTO
11 Holidays
Professional Development Reimbursement

Physical Demands

Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Ability to work on a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods, including reading, reviewing or analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries, and/or reports in written format.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
May be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Compensation: USD 135,000 - 145,000 per year. Experience: minimum 2 years. Location: Columbus, OH (onsite).

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Principal Engineer – Industrial Cybersecurity

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

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$103k - $135k/yr Full time Data Security Incident Response Industrial Cybersecurity Research

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Job Description

The Principal Engineer for Industrial Cybersecurity at The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) leads large-scale industrial cybersecurity research and development while delivering customer-focused cybersecurity assistance. The role also supports curriculum development, technical standards, learning platform administration, and business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, lead, and execute large-scale industrial cybersecurity research and development efforts for CDME.
Collaborate with industry partners to scope complex projects and develop detailed statements of work.
Plan, develop, and adapt virtual cybersecurity curriculum focused on manufacturing, operational technology (OT), CMMC readiness, and trustworthy use of artificial intelligence.
Establish technical standards for program delivery and oversee the accuracy and relevance of materials presented by staff (webinars, workshops, and events).
Administer learning platforms and participant data systems; set programmatic goals, track key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement in engagement and completion.
Engage customers and associated support staff; independently manage and execute the full sales process.
Serve as lead writer on large-scale proposals and technical reports for sponsoring agencies.
Work with OSU faculty, CDME staff, and students to complete multi-disciplinary engineering tasks.
Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced staff within areas of expertise.
Execute technical engineering work using personal expertise and advanced manufacturing equipment and software, delivering innovative solutions that may establish new precedents and standards.
Provide intensive customer cybersecurity assistance, including structured intake, OT threat-surface review, prioritized findings, 90-day action plans, and qualified referrals.
Manage projects independently by applying developed industry knowledge and advanced understanding of technical concepts, ensuring completion within milestones, deliverable requirements, and agreed cost and schedule.
Lead development and maintenance of partner-ready facilitator guides, implementation resources, assessment instruments, technical-assistance protocols, adaptable state and sector modules, and national replication packages.
Support business development by researching funding opportunities, traveling to customer facilities for project meetings, and presenting research results at conferences and symposia.
Set priorities and supervise student employees, including providing developmental opportunities, coaching, and performance evaluation.
Support professional development and student program activities of CDME in the area of expertise.
Ensure sufficient funding is secured to support the position and any direct reports.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related degree.
6 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relevant experience must include progressively responsible work in industrial cybersecurity, operational technology, manufacturing information systems, applied research, or technical program delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.
Experience developing proposals, statements of work, and technical reports.
Experience engaging industry or government sponsors.
Ability to manage technical work to defined milestones, deliverables, budgets, and schedules is required.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of: industrial control systems; PLC or SCADA environments; connected manufacturing equipment; OT network architecture; cyber-physical systems; CMMC readiness; NIST SP 800-171; NIST SP 800-82; incident response; disaster recovery; or continuity of operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems.
Experience with industrial equipment.
Experience in a supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired.
Extensive hands-on experience in industrial cybersecurity, OT environments, or manufacturing information systems, including industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, SCADA networks, or connected manufacturing equipment.
Current or prior security clearance, or experience supporting defense or other regulated programs, is preferred.

Technologies and Focus Areas

Operational technology (OT)
CMMC readiness
Artificial intelligence
NIST SP 800-171
NIST SP 800-82
Industrial control systems
PLC, SCADA
OT network architecture
Cyber-physical systems
Incident response, disaster recovery, continuity of operations

Export Control and Eligibility

This position requires access to export-controlled data and work in an export-controlled facility. Eligibility is restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations.

Location and Work Details

Location: Bevis Hall (0307), Columbus, OH (onsite)
Position type: Regular
Scheduled hours: 40
Shift: First Shift

Target Hiring Range

The target hiring range for this job profile is $103,000-$134,500 per year.

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1d ago

Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

Goldbelt, Inc. Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

1d ago

$87k - $160k/yr Full time Cyber Investigation Cyber Threat Analysis Cyber Threat Intelligence

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Job Description

Goldbelt, Inc. is hiring a Cybersecurity Threat Hunter for an onsite role in Columbus, OH. In this position, you will proactively search for cyber threats that may already be present in the network but remain undetected, then drive investigations when unusual behavior suggests malicious activity.

This role assumes a threat actor is already residing within the network, emphasizing hands-on detection work, threat-informed investigation, and continuous improvement of hunting capabilities.

What you will do

Analyze raw log and network data and collaborate with Threat Detection and Incident Response analysts to generate hunting leads.
Cross-reference enterprise trends and activity with current threat intelligence related to external developments.
Identify mitigations for key vulnerabilities discovered during hunting, and lead analysis if an APT or other compromise is identified.
Develop threat hunting strategies to expand capabilities for finding new threats.
Build hunting tools and automation capabilities to help identify sophisticated adversaries.
Perform incident response for critical security incidents.
Perform other duties as needed or required.

Required qualifications

Knowledge of security challenges across multiple Operating Systems (OS).
Ability to work with large data sets.
Ability to convert Threat Intelligence into actionable information.
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Strong analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals.
Five (5) years of technical experience in one or more areas: Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, or Digital Forensics.
Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack.
Experience using tools and scripting languages such as Splunk, Python, and PowerShell.
Capable of using data to build a narrative that supports documentation of hunting operations.
Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Technologies

Splunk
Python
PowerShell
MITRE ATT&CK framework

Compensation and benefits

Annual salary range: $87,000 to $160,000.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Tax-deferred savings options.
Supplementary benefits.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.

Overview: This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Pay and benefits note: Goldbelt, Inc. provides a competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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2d ago

Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Titan Technologies Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

2d ago

Full time Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity Policy Analysis Data Security

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Job Description

Titan Technologies is partnering with Zen Strategics to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through cybersecurity policy development and technical assistance. This onsite role in Columbus, OH focuses on strengthening policy and improving the security and operational fit of IT policies, along with clear communication to senior leadership on policy changes and progress.

Responsibilities

Review, consolidate, and develop cybersecurity policy with government approval in alignment with applicable requirements.
Provide technical support to programs and evaluate IT policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to help maintain an appropriate balance between security and operational needs.
Brief senior management on cybersecurity policy changes, updates, and overall progress.

Requirements

Current DOD Top Secret Clearance, and eligibility for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission.
Seven (7) years of relevant cybersecurity policy experience.
Experience supporting the general tenets of the overall DOD implementation of its cybersecurity policies, procedures, and processes.
Any team member of CERT will maintain CSSP Analyst certification.
Bachelor’s degree required.

In this position, you will contribute to policy maturity for DLA by bringing together review and consolidation work, technical assessment of IT policy alignment, and structured updates for senior management.

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2d ago

Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Titan Technologies Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

2d ago

Full time Cyber Security Cybersecurity Tools Data Analysis

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Job Description

Zen Strategics, a Titan Technologies company, is hiring a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) with continuous monitoring and threat response.

Responsibilities

Support 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats in an enterprise network environment
Protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity using defined cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate response actions
Review logged events to identify trends indicative of attack or compromise
Continuously monitor logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and “low and slow” attack behaviors
Maintain situational awareness using intelligence resources, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Provide technical analysis and sustainment support for enterprise cybersecurity tools and applications
Assist with application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to reduce network threats

Requirements

Must possess a DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for IT-1 and SCI access
Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission
Five (5) years relevant experience
Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
Working knowledge of at least two security tool categories: Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, Data loss prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening
Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
Bachelor’s degree required

Technologies

SIEM
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Firewall
IDS/IPS
Host based antivirus
Data loss prevention
Vulnerability Management
Forensics
Malware Analysis
Device Hardening
SPL
Python
PowerShell

Location: Columbus, OH (onsite)

Experience: 5+ years

Education: Bachelor’s degree

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2d ago

Cyber Systems Administrator – Control Systems Cybersecurity

Agile Defense Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

2d ago

Full time Cybersecurity Tools Fips 199 Identity and Access Management

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Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Cyber Systems Administrator (Lead) to provide on-site cybersecurity leadership for a federal customer’s building and facility control systems in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will run daily cyber operations, coordinate with a government remote cybersecurity team, and guide RMF execution and documentation to support security readiness and compliance.

What you will do

Lead daily cybersecurity operations for facility and control systems, including patching, hardening, monitoring, and compliance activities.
Supervise and mentor two RMF Specialists, reviewing their work and building their technical capability.
Serve as the on-site liaison between the facility team, OEM vendors, and the government’s remote cybersecurity team to ensure alignment with enterprise security requirements.
Run vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and drive remediation through completion.
Oversee creation of RMF documentation and security artifacts, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
Support system categorization and risk assessment by translating local technical details for stakeholders working off-site.
Build and maintain a reliable inventory of systems, software, and documentation.
Enforce cybersecurity best practices and separation of duties across the team.
Represent on-site readiness during recurring customer meetings, workshops, and program reviews.
Lead cyber phase-in and transition efforts during ramp-up to ensure smooth collaboration with the broader government cyber organization.

Required qualifications

Meet DoD 8140.03 certification requirements for this role (IAM Level I), such as Security+ CE.
Complete role-based computing environment certification before privileged access within 180 days of the first day.
Hands-on cybersecurity or systems administration experience in a federal, DoD, or similarly complex environment.
Experience supporting the RMF process end-to-end.
Experience leading or mentoring cybersecurity staff.
Bachelor’s degree not required; equivalent experience, technical training, or industry certifications will be considered.
Relevant experience may include military service, technical roles in government or industry, or non-traditional career paths.
Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks: FIPS 199/200, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, CNSSI 1253.
Experience with DoD cybersecurity tools for vulnerability scanning, compliance checking, and endpoint security.
Strong vulnerability management capabilities, including scanning, triage, remediation, and tracking.
Clear, audit-ready technical writing.
Ability to coordinate with program managers, remote cybersecurity stakeholders, security officers, engineers, and vendors.
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Technologies and frameworks

DoD 8140.03, IAM Level I, Security+ CE
RMF, FIPS 199/200, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, CNSSI 1253
Linux, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture

Preferred skills

DoD 8140 IAM Level II certification.
Experience with OT/ICS/SCADA or facility-related control systems (for example, building automation, advanced metering).
Knowledge of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture.
Experience supporting ATO or ATC efforts.
Familiarity with FedRAMP and Zero Trust principles.
Linux administration experience.
Prior DLA customer experience.

Location and clearance

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)
Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Agile Defense core values

Happy: Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment.
Helpful: Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork and collaboration.
Honest: Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as a compass for transparent communication and ethical conduct.
Humble: Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, and humility supports mutual respect and learning.
Hungry: Be Eager. A drive for excellence fuels innovation and continuous improvement.
Hustle: Be Driven. Commitment to going above and beyond to advance the mission.

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2d ago

Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist

Agile Defense Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

2d ago

Full time Cyber Risk Assessment Cyber Security Engineer Cybersecurity Tools

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Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist to support a federal customer by documenting, assessing, and strengthening the security posture of building and facility control systems. This role is documentation and assessment focused within a small onsite cyber team, helping the customer achieve and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) through the RMF process.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain RMF documentation and security artifacts, including system diagrams, system categorization documents, control implementation write-ups, and plans of action.
Collect, consolidate, and organize technical information provided by system owners, engineers, and operations staff into audit-ready deliverables.
Support system categorization and risk assessment activities by preparing required documentation and tracking stakeholder inputs.
Review vulnerability scan results and create remediation plans (POA&Ms), tracking progress through to closure.
Assist with STIG and security control checklists by documenting compliance status and any exceptions.
Maintain accurate inventories of in-scope hardware, software, and documentation.
Coordinate with the government remote cybersecurity team, program managers, and security officers to ensure artifacts meet enterprise expectations.
Provide timely monthly reporting and recurring customer deliverables in the required format.
Support ramp-up phase activities, including capturing and validating documentation from the outgoing team.

Required Qualifications

Meet DoD 8140.03 certification requirements for this role (IAM Level I), such as Security+ CE.
Complete role-based computing environment certification before privileged access within 180 days of the first day.
Hands-on experience supporting the RMF process in a federal, DoD, or similarly complex environment.
Experience producing security documentation and artifacts reviewed by a government ISSM, auditor, or authorizing official.
Bachelor’s degree is not required; candidates with equivalent experience, technical training, or industry certifications will be considered.
Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks including FIPS 199/200, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, and CNSSI 1253.
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity tools for vulnerability scanning and compliance checking (including ACAS and SCAP) and the ability to interpret outputs.
Strong written communication to convert technical input from engineers and operators into clear, defensible documentation.
Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines.
Ability to coordinate with program managers, remote cybersecurity stakeholders, security officers, engineers, and vendors to obtain required inputs.
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Technologies and Frameworks

RMF, DoD 8140.03, Security+ CE, FIPS 199/200, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, CNSSI 1253, ACAS, SCAP, STIG, eMASS, Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, PIA/PRiLA

Preferred Qualifications

Experience uploading and maintaining artifacts in eMASS or a similar RMF package management system.
Experience supporting OT/ICS/SCADA or facility related control systems (for example, building automation and advanced metering).
Knowledge of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture.
Experience supporting ATO or ATC efforts from start to finish.
Familiarity with FedRAMP and Zero Trust principles.
Experience with privacy documentation (PIA/PRiLA) or contingency plan artifacts.
Prior DLA customer experience.