Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc

Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Reston, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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