System Security Engineer (TS/SCI) - Secure Systems Architect

Cymertek Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Training

Life Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will have strong system-architecture knowledge, proactive risk mitigation, and a commitment to defending against evolving cyber threats. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 4-5 years of relevant security engineering experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Experience designing secure architectures and enforcing security policies.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and mitigations.
• Proficiency with security standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure system architectures.
• Monitor and respond to 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 development lifecycle.

Skills

Firewall configuration

OS security (Linux/Windows)

Endpoint protection

Network protocols & security

Vulnerability assessments

Encryption & authentication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will have strong system-architecture knowledge, proactive risk mitigation, and a commitment to defending against evolving cyber threats. U.S.