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Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

+ Review Oracle and SQL Server configurations for STIG compliance.

+ Assess web services and application servers for vulnerabilities and secure deployment.

+ Validate encryption, authentication, and data protection mechanisms.

+ Review containerized web applications for secure configuration and compliance.

+ Provide technical support for STIG implementation and ATO documentation.

+ Deliver comprehensive assessment reports and actionable remediation recommendations.

Qualifications

+ Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

+ Education: BS in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.

+ Experience: 8–10 years in database/web engineering or cybersecurity.

+ Required Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT III (CASP+, CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent).

+ Desired Certifications: Oracle OCP, Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate, GIAC GWAPT, Kubernetes CKS.

Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) Reviewer to join our team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

Join DTRA’s elite Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) team and play a critical role in strengthening the cyber defense of one of the nation’s most important agencies. This high-impact mission involves conducting advanced cybersecurity inspections, uncovering vulnerabilities across cutting-edge networks, and supporting real-time decision-making that directly shapes DTRA’s global operations. As part of this dynamic team, you’ll protect national security by ensuring DTRA’s systems remain resilient, compliant, and ready against evolving threats. CORA offers an exciting opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, collaborate with top cyber professionals, and make a meaningful difference in safeguarding the United States and its allies. The successful CORA Lead Team Reviewer will support mission needs, multi-domain assessment coverage, and is expected to cross-train into multiple functional disciplines and support operational needs.

The Database/Web Engineer/Reviewer will assess database systems (Oracle, SQL Server) and web services for compliance with DoD security standards, ensuring secure configurations and data protection. When not performing assessments, this role will assist DTRA sites with STIG application, vulnerability remediation, and ATO support. Responsibilities include validating internal security controls and securing containerized web applications. As part of a DCDC-certified CORA team, the Database/Web Reviewer will provide detailed assessment reports and recommendations for addressing findings.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

+ Type of environment: Office

+ Noise level: Low

+ Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

+ Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

+ U.S Citizenship

+ Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI Eligibility

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

**Job Locations** _US-VA-Fort Belvoir_

**ID** _2025-8699_

**Category** _Cybersecurity_

**Type** _Regular Full-Time_