Junior Cybersecurity Engineer (Top Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the NNSA in protecting the nation’s nuclear security infrastructure. This is a contract to hire opportunity based out of Las Vegas, Nevada for early-career professionals with active high-level clearances to gain experience in real-world deployments, troubleshooting, and tool integration on multi-million-dollar contracts. As a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll assist in building and securing critical infrastructure for federal SOC and engineering environments. Responsibilities for the Junior Cybersecurity Engineer include: • Deploy and integrate cybersecurity tools and technologies to support real-world mission-critical systems. • Troubleshoot and resolve security issues, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and frameworks. • Support automation and scripting tasks to enhance security operations and streamline deployments. • Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure for federal SOC and engineering environments. Required qualifications for the role include: • 2+ years in cybersecurity or related IT fields • Strong understanding of network and system security • Proficiency in scripting and automation • BA/BS degree (or equivalent) Clearance: Active “Q” or Top Secret (TS) Clearance (must be current and transferable). • Skills: ○ Strong understanding of network and system security. ○ Proficiency in scripting and automation. ○ Experience with security tools and technologies. Compensation for the Junior Cybersecurity Engineer includes: • Target salary: $90,000 **depending on years of experience** • Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 10/31/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer, SOC Support, Federal Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Zero Trust, Network Security, System Security, Security Infrastructure, Security Tools Deployment, Troubleshooting Security Issues, Scripting, Automation, SIEM, RMF, NIST Frameworks, Active Q Clearance, Top Secret Clearance, TS Clearance, DOE Clearance, DoD Clearance, Federal Clearance, Classified Environment, National Security, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, ITIL, DoD 8570, HIPAA Compliance, Remote Cybersecurity Jobs, Las Vegas Cybersecurity, DC Metro Cybersecurity, Contract to Hire, Federal Contract, NNSA Support, Zachary Piper Solutions, Zen Strategics, National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA Weapons Activities, Federal Student Aid SOC, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Cyber Defense, Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, Security Operations Center (SOC), Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, Security Architecture, Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Compliance, Federal Cyber Programs, Critical Infrastructure Protection.