Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies

  • Reston, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Preferred Education, Experience & Skills Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC , or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer ). Emergent Technologies Inc. is actively seeking experienced Cybersecurity Engineers with a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationReston, Virginia

    Description

    Benefits:
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    Emergent Technologies Inc. is actively seeking experienced Cybersecurity Engineers with a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to thrive in high-visibility, fast-paced settings.
    Qualified candidates will possess experience in the following areas:
    • Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
    • Experience with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management tools and processes
    • Hands-on experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) or related accreditation frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53B, and A&A
    • Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, and Bash
    • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), and endpoint protection solutions
    • Experience performing routine patching and platform reboots across enterprise hosting environments
    • Ability to operate effectively in a high-profile, fast-paced environment
    • Experience testing and deploying infrastructure as code (IaC) using DevOps and automation tools, including:
      • Jenkins
      • GitHub
      • Ansible
      • PowerShell
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly
    • Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for hosting platform solutions
    • Conduct root cause analysis for system performance and operational issues
    • Monitor system performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities and report anomalies
    • Provide after-hours and emergency engineering support as required
    • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
    Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
    • Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)
    • Experience working in air-gapped environments or supporting classified systems
    • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based development cycles
    • Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and working with container security technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
    • Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and identity and access management (IAM) strategies
    Toolsets & Platforms
    • Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid7
    • Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
    • Compliance Tools: Rapid7, Greenlight, Illuminate
    • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    • Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible
    • DevSecOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes

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