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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** Middletown, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $58,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Relational Databases, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Microsoft Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Solaris (Operating System), Network Routers, Information Technology, Comptia Linux+, Cisco, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8743769/cybersecurity-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology field or 3 years of military IT experience.
 * DoD 8570.1-M Cybersecurity Technician Level II or III certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+/Network+, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and operating systems certification (e.g.). Microsoft Technology Professional, CompTIA Linux+ and Cisco Certified Network Administrator (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.
 * Using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMass)
 * Familiarity with information systems vulnerability scanning tools, e.g., DISA Security Technical
 * Implementation Guides (STIG), Assured Compliance Assessment Reports Security Readiness Review (SRR) scripts, and implementation.
 * MS Windows 10 and Server operating systems and UNIX/Linux, Solaris, VMware, Real-Time Operating Systems, routers, and embedded processor networking environments.

## Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

 * Participate in Cybersecurity assessments to include conducting residual risk analysis and compiling Risk Management Framework for DoD IT artifacts.
 * Research and recommend cybersecurity architectures and procedures, providing advanced systems administration and executing cybersecurity vulnerability testing in mixed network environments.
 * Participate in technical meetings, providing cybersecurity services and systems administration for military tactical/non-tactical, Electronics Support Measures suites and relational database applications.
 * Provide input to monthly cyber security analysis reports.
 * This position is a 100% on-site role.


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