Cyber Security Engineer

RCT Systems
Herndon, VA, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$183,000.0 - $203,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software System Penetration Testing Cyber Security Information Systems Linux Network Security Network Architecture Network Management System Systems Architecture Virtualization Technology Enterprise Software Applications Virtual Environment
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Information Technology

Job description

  • Perform hands-on penetration testing and ethical hacking.

  • Assess vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, networks, Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.

  • Develop and execute penetration testing plans and procedures.

  • Analyze test results and produce risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

  • Review security documentation, system architectures, and design plans for vulnerabilities.

  • Recommend security improvements and countermeasures.

  • Participate in technical review boards and brief senior management on findings and risk posture.

Requirements

  • Experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field.

  • Strong background in penetration testing and ethical hacking.

  • Expertise in attack methodologies, system exploitation, and adversarial testing.

  • Knowledge of Linux, Windows, virtualization, and enterprise security.

  • Experience with: *

  • IT security architecture
  • Network security analysis and network architecture
  • Network management tools
  • Risk management methodologies
  • Threat mitigation planning
  • Enterprise systems, hypervisors, and complex Windows environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Participation in cybersecurity communities or professional security organizations.

  • Experience presenting vulnerability findings to senior executives.

  • Security policy development and research experience.

  • Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible schedule, RCT Systems has a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), immediate 401k vesting, generous PTO and flexible schedules, and a $500.00 annual technology allowance.

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