Cybersecurity Engineer: Protect Critical Systems & Networks

Cymertek Corporation; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salaries

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee

401k Matching

Job summary

Cymertek is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Tysons, VA to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures for critical systems while collaborating with a skilled team to neutralize evolving threats. The role emphasizes safety and integrity of digital environments in a dynamic setting.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to industry trends, with a Bachelor's degree and TS/SCI Full Poly clearance being essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Alternate experience may substitute for a degree per contracts.
• Fields include CS, IT, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security protocols
• Monitor and respond to security incidents
• Design and deploy secure networks
• Ensure compliance with security standards
• Perform risk assessments and vulnerability management
• Develop and enforce security policies

Skills

Proficiency in cybersecurity tools

Strong knowledge of encryption methods

Experience with network security

Malware detection and prevention

Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

Penetration testing & vulnerability mg

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Cymertek is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Tysons, VA to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures for critical systems while collaborating with a skilled team to neutralize evolving threats. The role emphasizes safety and integrity of digital environments in a dynamic setting.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to industry trends, with a Bachelor's degree and TS/SCI Full Poly clearance being essential.