Junior Cyber Engineer

Who we are:

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a Technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.

About this role:

Do you thrive in innovative, design-driven environments with a high level of both accountability and trust? Are you passionate about protecting computer and network systems from cyber attacks and vigilant about resolving vulnerabilities? If so – we want to hear from you! Fuse is currently developing, integrating, and testing secure communications networks for U.S. defense agencies that improve the sharing of information among warfighters distributed throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments. Must have in-depth experience with Linux and virtualized systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and upgrades for security measures that protect Fuse and DoD data, systems, and networks
• Troubleshoot security and network problems.
• Respond system and/or network security breaches
• Ensure that data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls
• Participate in the change management process.
• Test and identification of network and system vulnerabilities
• Implement IA controls and ensure compliance with DoD RMF
• Work as a team throughout the design process, supporting sprint planning sessions, code reviews, and scrum

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information System, Engineering, Scientific or related Technical Field from an accredited college or 6 years equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in Cyber or IT role
• Experience with virtualized systems and administration (VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V)
• Understanding of various wireless client tools to detect and resolve issues
• Hand’s on experience configuring, testing, and troubleshooting firewalls
• Experience installing and maintaining network security protocols
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Linux Systems

• Experience with DoD IA and RMF frameworks
• DoD 8570 IAT Lvl 2 cert
• Working knowledge or experience with military networking systems and/or tactical data links
• Knowledge/experience configuring and troubleshooting communications applications (email, chat, VOIP, etc.)
• Your own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals
• In-depth experience with Linux and virtualized systems.
• Knowledge of Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Systems (C4IR)
• U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance

Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas

Nice to have:

• Understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, subnets, protocols, and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting wired and wireless networks

More about Fuse:

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Covered for employee, and a portion of dependents' coverage is covered as well
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)
  • Third year and beyond: unlimited
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 401k with employer matching
• Annual bonuses
• Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month