Senior IT Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity & Networking
Core
Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade security architectures and network infrastructure for mission-critical systems, ensuring strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171/53 CMMC requirements.
Role type
Senior Cybersecurity Architect & Systems Engineer
Builds
Security reference architectures, SIEM platforms, network infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS), and automated patch/configuration management systems
Domain
Defense industrial base / Government contracting / Enterprise Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise security architecture design, NIST SP 800-171/CMMC compliance implementation, SIEM platform management, Incident Response leadership, Network infrastructure design (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet), Linux/Windows server security hardening, Scripting automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash), Vulnerability management program execution
Preferred skills
Professional security certifications (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CCP), Cloud security principles (AWS, Azure), GRC platform experience, Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), Incident Response tabletop exercise leadership
Technologies
NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, SIEM, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper, Linux, Windows, PowerShell, Python, Bash, SCCM, Ansible, AWS, Azure
Responsibilities
Define and architect enterprise-grade security reference architectures; Develop and optimize Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platforms; Serve as technical lead for NIST and CMMC compliance audits; Act as definitive Incident Response Lead for breach triage and recovery; Design and maintain security-focused network infrastructure including firewalls and IDS/IPS; Spearhead Vulnerability Management Program with automated scanning; Provide expertise for Linux and Windows server environments; Develop security policy standards through automation; Oversee deployment of patch and configuration management systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
