Cybersecurity Engineer

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Must be a US Citizen with a Secret or higher security clearance.

This role will be performed on-site in Huntsville, AL.

Summit TRC is seeking to add a Cybersecurity Engineer to our team. This role works to identify cybersecurity risks, assess system security, support secure system development, and troubleshoot security-related issues across complex technical environments. If you have relevant experience and you are motivated to solve novel software problems in Defense, please apply.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address cybersecurity requirements and risks throughout the system lifecycle.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and technical reviews of systems, applications, networks, and integrated capabilities.
• Support the implementation and verification of cybersecurity controls across hardware, software, network, and system interfaces.
• Analyze system configurations, logs, network traffic, and technical data to identify security issues and potential vulnerabilities.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation, system hardening, security testing, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop practical cybersecurity solutions that support mission requirements without unnecessarily impacting system performance or usability.
• Support cybersecurity documentation, technical reports, system security artifacts, and assessment activities.
• Participate in system integration and test events, troubleshooting cybersecurity issues alongside engineering teams.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, security technologies, and applicable cybersecurity standards.
• Contribute to automation and scripting efforts that improve security analysis, testing, monitoring, or system assessment processes.
• Support secure configuration and deployment of systems across development, integration, and operational environments.
• Communicate technical cybersecurity findings and recommendations to engineers, technical leads, and program stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Active security clearance
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, systems engineering, network security, software security, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, system hardening, network security, and security assessment methodologies.
• Experience working with Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Experience with networking concepts, protocols, and common security technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and communicate findings effectively with engineering teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) systems or mission-critical programs.
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, ATO processes, or related DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience analyzing network traffic using tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience with SIEM, endpoint security, intrusion detection, or other security monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps environments.
• Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, or test activities.
• Security+ or another DoD 8570/8140-aligned certification.

EEO Statement

Summit TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

Disability & Accommodation Statement

Summit TRC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, please email [email protected] or call (938) 666-4161 Ext. 3 to request assistance. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.