Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc•Herndon, VA

162d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments
Strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to thrive in high-visibility, fast-paced settings
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
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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