Cyber Security Systems Engineer
Full Time • Reston
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
- Jenkins
- 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
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Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid7
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Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
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Compliance Tools: Rapid7, Greenlight, Illuminate
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Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible
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DevSecOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
Introducing
EmergentTechnologies, Inc.
EmergentTechnologies, Inc.
Emergent Technologies, Inc. has seen the gaps in several organizations with their software or network systems. With our comprehensive technological solutions, we aim to share our expertise to help these entities develop a strategic plan, ensure a seamless implementation process, and produce accurate and efficient results.
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