System Security Engineer: Secure Systems & Incident Response

Cymertek Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salaries

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee

30 days Paid Leave/Holiday

401k Benefits

Job summary

Cymertek Corporation is seeking a System Security Engineer in Chantilly, VA to design, implement, and maintain security measures protecting critical systems and data. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop robust security solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate has a strong system architecture background and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in configuring firewalls and IDS/IPS
• Strong knowledge of OS security for Linux and Windows
• Experience with endpoint protection tools
• Familiarity with network protocols and security concepts
• Ability to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
• Expertise in implementing encryption and secure authentication methods

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure system architectures
• Monitor and respond to system security incidents
• Develop and enforce system security policies
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into system development

Skills

Firewall configuration

OS security (Linux/Windows)

Endpoint protection

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Encryption & authentication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Cybersecurity/CS/IT)

Tools

SIEM

Encryption tools

Job description

Cymertek Corporation is seeking a System Security Engineer in Chantilly, VA to design, implement, and maintain security measures protecting critical systems and data. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop robust security solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate has a strong system architecture background and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.