Cyber Security Systems Engineer in Herndon

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 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 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
  

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 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