About the role

What will you do at Emergent Technologies, Inc.?

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Emergent Technologies Inc. is actively seeking experienced Cybersecurity Engineers with a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to thrive in high-visibility, fast-paced settings.

Qualified candidates will possess experience in the following areas:

Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

Experience with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management tools and processes

Hands-on experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) or related accreditation frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53B, and A&A

Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, and Bash

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), and endpoint protection solutions

Experience performing routine patching and platform reboots across enterprise hosting environments

Ability to operate effectively in a high-profile, fast-paced environment

Experience testing and deploying infrastructure as code (IaC) using DevOps and automation tools, including:

Jenkins

GitHub

Ansible

PowerShell

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly

Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for hosting platform solutions

Conduct root cause analysis for system performance and operational issues

Monitor system performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities and report anomalies

Provide after-hours and emergency engineering support as required

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)

Experience working in air-gapped environments or supporting classified systems

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based development cycles

Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and working with container security technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and identity and access management (IAM) strategies

Toolsets & Platforms

Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid7

Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu

Compliance Tools: Rapid7, Greenlight, Illuminate

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible

DevSecOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes

Which skills does this role require?

CybersecurityLinuxSystem hardeningPatch managementRMFVulnerability scanningInfrastructure as codeDevOpsFedRAMPNIST 800-53BIaCGitHubSecurity+

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