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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** ASM
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $202,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Linux, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Computer Networking Systems, SC Clearance, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375520190&tx=HT7064TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Engineering Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field OR 10 years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering., * 3+ years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering.
 * Experience developing and integrating cybersecurity designs for systems and networks.
 * Experience documenting and addressing organizational security architecture and systems security engineering requirements.
 * Experience defining baseline security requirements and contributing to system security context and CONOPS development.
 * Experience documenting protection needs and security controls for information systems and networks.
 * Ability to perform security reviews, identify gaps in architecture or controls, and develop security risk management plans.
 * Experience using vulnerability scanning tools for operating systems, web applications, and databases.
 * Skill in translating operational requirements into security controls.
 * Experience working with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
 * Hands on experience with Windows and Linux, including configuration, maintenance, and system management.

Certification

 * At least one of the following (or equivalent as approved by the organization): CISSP, CCSP, RHCSA, GIAC
 * Eligible for Secret Clearance., The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

## Description

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.


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