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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** RCT Systems
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $183,000.0 - $203,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=beb9b3f46e5ec2b4

## About the Role

+ 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:
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 + 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.

## 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.


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