Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions company is actively seeking experienced Cybersecurity Engineers to support secure, mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 11 years of relevant experience, showcasing expertise in Windows and Linux, RMF, and scripting languages like PowerShell and Python. Responsibilities include operational support and system performance monitoring. This position emphasizes strong communication skills and experience in high-paced settings. Competitive perks and benefits, including 401(k) matching and paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly.
• Experience working in air-gapped environments or supporting classified systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for hosting platform solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system performance and operational issues.
• Monitor system performance metrics and report anomalies.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

Experience with system hardening and patch management

Hands-on experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7)

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines

Education

Industry-recognized certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+)

Tools

Splunk

Rapid7

Jenkins

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Emergent Technologies Inc. is actively seeking experienced Cybersecurity Engineers with a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience supporting secure, mission‑critical environments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to thrive in high‑visibility, fast‑paced settings.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management tools and processes
• Hands‑on experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) or related accreditation frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800‑53B, and A&A
• Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, and Bash
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), and endpoint protection solutions
• Experience performing routine patching and platform reboots across enterprise hosting environments
• Ability to operate effectively in a high‑profile, fast‑paced environment
• Experience testing and deploying infrastructure as code (IaC) using DevOps and automation tools, including:
• Jenkins
• GitHub
• Ansible
• PowerShell
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly
• Industry‑recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)
• Experience working in air‑gapped environments or supporting classified systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint‑based development cycles
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and working with container security technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and identity and access management (IAM) strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for hosting platform solutions
• Conduct root cause analysis for system performance and operational issues
• Monitor system performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities and report anomalies
• Provide after‑hours and emergency engineering support as required
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Toolsets & Platforms

• Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid7
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
• Compliance Tools: Rapid7, Greenlight, Illuminate
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible
• DevSecOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes