Cybersecurity Engineer

Netrolynx AI; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimal travel

Job summary

ComTec Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a security SME and support cybersecurity services and CMMC engagements. This role advises stakeholders on security policies, standards, and architecture, helping ensure security is embedded from initiation through design.

It combines security architecture, risk assessment, client communication, and hands‑on technical problem‑solving with ~80% billable hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in information technology with two years in cybersecurity and one year supporting CMMC compliance.
• CCP certification required; other certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CISA/ISSAP are a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 and/or NIST SP 800-53 and vulnerability management is important.

Responsibilities

• Engage with project teams during initiation and design to identify risks and security controls.
• Review and design security plans for complex applications and technologies.
• Translate requirements into security controls aligned with regulatory standards (NIST 800-171 / CMMC).
• Monitor tickets, provide escalation when needed, and document resolutions.
• Develop tasks and milestones, follow change-control processes, and maintain timesheets.

Skills

Security architecture

Network engineering

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Education

Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)

Tools

EDR/MDR tools

NAS/SAN systems

Hyper‑V

VMware

Job description

About The Company

ComTec Solutions provides technology and cybersecurity services to support clients’ business needs. The company works with organizations to assess, design, and maintain secure IT environments, with a focus on practical security controls, compliance, and reliable technology operations. At ComTec Solutions, cybersecurity is considered throughout projects and business initiatives, helping clients understand risk and make informed decisions about protecting their systems and information.

About The Company

ComTec Solutions provides technology and cybersecurity services to support clients’ business needs. The company works with organizations to assess, design, and maintain secure IT environments, with a focus on practical security controls, compliance, and reliable technology operations. At ComTec Solutions, cybersecurity is considered throughout projects and business initiatives, helping clients understand risk and make informed decisions about protecting their systems and information.

About The Role

ComTec Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a security subject matter expert and support both cybersecurity services and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance engagements. This role advises business and project stakeholders on the business impact of security policies, standards, and architecture, and helps ensure security is incorporated into projects from initiation and requirements through design. The Cybersecurity Engineer also provides technical expertise across client engagements, service tickets, and CMMC projects. The position combines security architecture, risk assessment, client communication, and hands‑on technical problem‑solving. The role is expected to maintain approximately 80% billable hours. Travel is minimal, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least five years of information technology experience, including two years in cybersecurity and one year supporting CMMC compliance. A Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) credential is required. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ISSAP are an advantage. Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 and/or NIST SP 800-53, as well as vulnerability management, is important. Applicants should bring strong security architecture and network engineering experience, including secure LAN, WAN, VLAN, MPLS, network zoning, restricted network design, and cloud technologies. Relevant technical knowledge includes Windows Server, Windows virtualization, Microsoft security architecture, Microsoft 365, on-premises Exchange, Remote Desktop Services, Hyper‑V, VMware, EDR and MDR tools, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and NAS/SAN systems. Candidates should also be comfortable troubleshooting servers, workstations, network equipment, firewalls, switches, and wireless access points. Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are essential. The successful candidate can manage competing priorities, work independently and collaboratively, communicate professionally with clients at all levels, and remain composed in demanding situations. A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

Engage with project teams during initiation, requirements gathering, and design to identify risks and incorporate appropriate security controls. Review and help design complex applications and technologies, and evaluate security plans and procedures that protect internal information systems. Recommend and implement improvements aligned with corporate policies, and ensure key risks and issues are addressed in a way that meets business needs. Conduct security risk assessments, document client systems, coordinate with cybersecurity vendors, and review and analyze cybersecurity reports weekly. Translate business and non-functional requirements into security controls, document proposed solutions, and communicate security considerations to stakeholders. Design technical controls that align with NIST SP 800-171 and/or CMMC requirements. Monitor assigned tickets and tasks, provide service or escalate issues when appropriate, and maintain accurate ticket notes and resolutions. Develop project tasks and milestones, follow departmental reporting and change‑control processes, and maintain timely, accurate timesheets and expense reports. Challenge business and IT colleagues constructively when needed to protect the organization and its clients.

Benefits

Compensation is listed as a yearly salary; the amount is not specified in the provided details. The role offers minimal travel and opportunities to contribute across cybersecurity services, security architecture, and CMMC compliance projects. Additional benefits were not specified.

Equal Opportunity

ComTec Solutions is committed to fair and respectful employment practices. Applicants should be evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the role’s responsibilities. No specific equal opportunity policy details were provided with this job description.