Cybersecurity Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Participate in cybersecurity assessments, including residual risk analysis and compiling Risk Management Framework for DoW IT artifacts .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeMiddletown • Rhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,800 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity assessments, risk management frameworks, and advanced systems administration. Proficient in vulnerability testing and familiar with military tactical systems and relational database applications.

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Cybersecurity AssessmentsRisk Management FrameworkCompTIA Security+/Network+/CISSPEnterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMass)Vulnerability Scanning Tools

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySystems AdministrationVulnerability TestingRisk AnalysisDatabase ApplicationsOperating SystemsNetworkingUNIX/LinuxMS Windows 10VMware

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DISA STIGsSecurity Readiness Review ScriptsElectronics Support Measures Suites

Certifications & Qualifications

DoW 8570.1-M Cybersecurity Technician Level II or IIIMicrosoft Technology ProfessionalCompTIA Linux+CCNA

Industry Keywords

Military ITResidual Risk AnalysisCybersecurity ServicesInformation TechnologySecret Level Security Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in cybersecurity assessments, including residual risk analysis and compiling Risk Management Framework for DoW IT artifacts
Research and recommend cybersecurity architectures and procedures
Provide advanced systems administration
Execute cybersecurity vulnerability testing in mixed network environments
Participate in technical meetings
Provide cybersecurity services and systems administration for military tactical/non-tactical systems, Electronics Support Measures suites, and relational database applications
Provide input to monthly cybersecurity analysis reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology field or 3 years of military IT experience
DoW 8570.1-M Cybersecurity Technician Level II or III certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+/Network+, or CISSP)
Operating systems certification (e.g., Microsoft Technology Professional, CompTIA Linux+ and CCNA)
Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
At least 3+ years' experience in cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, and/or Information Technology/networks
Experience using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMass)
Familiarity with information systems vulnerability scanning tools, DISA STIGs, Assured Compliance Assessment Reports Security Readiness Review scripts, and implementation
Experience with MS Windows 10 and Server operating systems, UNIX/Linux, Solaris, VMware, Real-Time Operating Systems, routers, and embedded processor networking environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance