Entry Level Cyber Engineer
Ensco
Dayton, OH · $66k–$108k a year · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
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Position Description
ENSCO, Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to join our team primarily on-site at Write-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Development and maintenance of SIEM toolset
Work on team to help develop and maintain SIEM toolset
Manage views and dashboards to meet the NIST 80043 R5 auditable events requirement
Utilize DREN to access elastic platform to run weekly audits
Provide weekly audit reports to customer representatives
Present ACAS and hardware data and CVEs to the Authorizing official
Support Prime effort by providing weekly OCF ACAS data and vulnerabilities report and loading them into SharePoint team page
Utilize Excel tools to analyze reported data and provide findings to leadership
Update and Maintain AFRL work unit app (Form 4)
Review submitted proposals from ISSMs for new systems and methods of operations to understand is GOV data will be untilized.
Determine if new system will required an official Cyber Engineering Assessment
Collaborate with other Misson Organizations to establish their baseline and improve their continuous monitoring and audit policy process.
Assist in the maintenance and data upkeep of the Commander's dashboard Sharepoint site
Update dashboard with the latest appropriate data weekly for 7 DREN enclaves
Qualifications Required:
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
2+ years of Cybersecurity experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or national security space programs
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Continuous Monitoring requirements and tools
Interim Approval To Test (ATT) and Authorization To Operate (ATO) processes
Experience with cryptographic systems, key management infrastructure, COMSEC, or TRANSEC operations
Experience supporting large-scale system integration efforts
Strong technical writing and briefing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Qualifications Desired:
Knowledge of PKI, KMI, PKMA, or enterprise key management architectures
Experience supporting DoD-certified cryptographic systems
Certification such as ACAS, CISSP, CEH, Securty +, CYSA +
Proficiency in presentation to various levels of management
Required Certifications: None U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Employment Type: Regular Full-time Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required: None Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No
Salary Range $65,500 — $108,000 USD
REAL ID Requirement
This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .
Benefits
At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.
Export Control and Licensing
This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.
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EEO Statement
ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability