Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies

  • Reston, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Ansibleunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • CISM - Certified Information Security Managerunmatched
    • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
    • CentOSunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • CompTIA Security+unmatched
    • Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
    • Continuous Integrationunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Dockerunmatched
    • Endpoint Securityunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certificationunmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • GitHubunmatched
    • Identity Data Managementunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Jenkinsunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
    • Network System Softwareunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Red Hat Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Risk Management Framework (RMF)unmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Splunkunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
    • Ubuntuunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Vulnerability Scannersunmatched
    • Web Hostingunmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    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





    Numbers & Facts

    LocationReston, Virginia
    Websitehttp://www.emergenttechnologiesinc.com/

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