or apply directly on JRC Careers's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days JRC Careers's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of JRC Careers's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at JRC Careers
- moderate 7 stale, 0 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from JRC Careers's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for JRC Careers.
About this role
The Cybersecurity Engineer at JRC is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure. This role involves configuring security technologies, developing secure configurations, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure secure technology solutions. The engineer will also monitor security events and participate in security architecture reviews to protect the organization's information systems and data.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of JRC Careers as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
- 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, systems engineering, information assurance, or a related field
- Experience working within the Defense Industrial Base
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat management, vulnerability management, and defense-in-depth
- Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Nice to have
- Experience with cloud security platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Experience with Microsoft GCC High and Entra ID
- Experience with multi-layered security architectures across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
- Experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or comparable solutions
- Experience with EDR/XDR platforms and enterprise endpoint security
What you get
- A competitive compensation package
- An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
- The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
- A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Focus on cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base may require specific security clearances or compliance knowledge
- Role involves collaboration across various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
Summarised from JRC Careers's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by JRC Careers on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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