Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Location


US-RI-Middletown

ID


2026-5138

Category


Security / Intel / Threat Analysis

Position Type


Full-Time

Remote


No

Clearance Required


Secret

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Participate in Cybersecurity assessments to include conducting residual risk analysis and compiling Risk Management Framework for DoW 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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $58,800.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status