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Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Herndon, Fairfax County 20170, VA

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking experienced Cybersecurity Engineers with a minimum of eleven years of relevant experience in secure, mission-critical environments.
  • Candidates should have strong technical expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems, system hardening, and configuration management tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash, along with experience in vulnerability scanning tools and SIEM platforms, is required.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and includes benefits such as 401(k) matching, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.
  • Preferred qualifications include industry-recognized certifications and experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and container security technologies.
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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