Security Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks a Security Engineer to monitor and secure its networked computing infrastructure in Orlando, FL. The role emphasizes system design, implementation across hardware and software, and cybersecurity within a DoD/government program context.

The successful candidate will communicate with management and customers, participate in system engineering planning, and contribute to risk assessments and budgeting as part of the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, MIS, cybersecurity, or related field with 5 years of related experience.
• Experience monitoring and managing a networked computer infrastructure.
• Experience with system-level architectural design of software, hardware, and networked systems.
• Experience working government programs with controlled engineering baselines.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and enterprise IT architectures.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing the NCRC networked computing infrastructure to ensure optimal and secure operations.
• Designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining the organization's systems infrastructure, including hardware/software implementations.
• Participating in planning and coordination of all program system engineering efforts.
• Maintaining knowledge of current technologies and developing architectural guidelines for future system development.
• Advising management and customers on operations, research studies, and budget requirements.
• Supporting system design reviews and the software development lifecycle.
• Verifying developed features throughout product development.
• Providing input on design improvements to cyber tools software or hardware.

Skills

Network monitoring

System architecture

Cybersecurity knowledge

Virtualization/containers

Government programs experience

ITSM knowledge

Communication skills

Cyber range tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cyber range software

Networking tools

Job description

Security Engineer

Location: US-FL-Orlando

ID: 2026-11501

Category: Systems Engineer

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date: 9/3/2026

Description

• Monitoring and managing the NCRC networked computing infrastructure to ensure optimal and secure operations


• Designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining the organization's systems infrastructure, including the implementation and design of hardware and software


• Participating in the planning, direction and coordination of all program system engineering efforts


• Maintaining and expanding knowledge of current and developing technologies, design and analysis methodologies, and developing models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development


• Advising management and customer on operations and research studies and applications, technology assessments, schedule, and budget requirements


• Supporting system design reviews and the software development lifecycle


• Responsible for verification of the developed features throughout the product development


• Providing input on design improvements to cyber tools software or hardware for the network

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science; engineering; mathematics, management of information systems; cybersecurity; or a related field of study and 5 years of work related experience


• Experience monitoring and managing a networked computer infrastructure


• Proven experience in the development/improvement of new and existing products, solutions, and processes


• Experience with system-level architectural design of software, hardware, and networked systems


• Experience working government programs with controlled engineering baselines


• Intermediate level knowledge of cybersecurity, including common risks to IT systems and of enterprise IT concepts, architectures, and systems (compute, network, storage)


• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies


• Intermediate level knowledge of computer networking and IT Service Management best practices


• Familiarity with cyber range tools, including deployment automation, configuration automation, monitoring, and traffic generation


• Effective communication skills; ability to accurately convey project status, identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and to express technical ideas to senior decision makers

Desired Skills

• Experience managing a DoD or Federal cyber network


• Advanced knowledge of IT Service Management best practices


• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and tools


• Knowledge of network vulnerability and threat analysis tools and processes

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELGILIBILTY

Travel Requirements

• Minimal (<10%)

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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