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Bit-Wizards · 20 hours ago

Cybersecurity Engineer

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Bit-Wizards is an award-winning IT company that focuses on providing technology solutions for businesses of all sizes across various industries. The Cybersecurity Engineer provides enterprise level technical support and cybersecurity expertise, responsible for maintaining endpoint and network security, and implementing cybersecurity best practices.

Information TechnologyPublic Relations

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain enterprise grade cybersecurity standards and procedures

Lead the incident response team in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security breaches

Document technical issues and resolutions clearly in the ticketing system

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and risk analysis

Provide remote and on-site support as needed, ensuring timely and professional communication with end users

Implement security tools such as, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection

Collaborate with the service desk, the project team, operations, and compliance, to align security initiatives with business goals

Report security metrics and incidents. Patching compliance

Monitor emerging threats and recommend proactive measures

Ensure security and compliance with frameworks such as SOC, CMMC, HIPPA, and NIST

Qualification

Cybersecurity standardsNetwork securityCompliance frameworksCloud securityIncident responseVulnerability assessmentsEndpoint protection toolsHelp desk systemsCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Strong understanding of network security, encryption, threat intelligence, and regulatory compliance

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles

Strong understanding of compliance frameworks

Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments

Excellent communication and project management skills

Familiarity with endpoint protection tools, firewalls, and network troubleshooting

Experience with help desk ticketing systems and remote support tools

Due to the nature of our work supporting U.S. Department of Defense contractors and systems subject to DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC Level 2 requirements, this position requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled data. Accordingly, employment is limited to U.S. persons as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.15 (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))