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Cyber Security Engineer

Summit TRC
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2025
Learn more about Summit TRC at our website. Be sure to check out our Careers page! https://summittrc.com/

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

This role will be performed onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Summit TRC is looking for an experienced and motivated Cyber Security Engineer focused on building secure systems and implementing cyber security solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience securing systems and software products and identifying problems to find a hardened solution.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on configuration, hardening, and validation of systems to achieve and maintain ATO under DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Conduct in depth technical scans on hardware, operating systems, and software to identify system vulnerabilities
  • Perform necessary system configuration tasks on Linux and some Windows machines to mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks to create a more secure and hardened ecosystem for software and systems
  • Use tools like STIGs, ACAS, NESSUS, and the NIST RMF for SCA events
  • Maintain excellent documentation of all technical material
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve mission objectives

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Experience building hardened solutions for systems and software to achieve ATO
  • Strong experience with Linux based Operating Systems
  • Experience writing basic scripts in languages like Python, Powershell, or Bash
  • Experience working with SCAPs, STIGs, ACAS, Nessus, etc
  • Experience using tools to scan source code
  • Experience working with Networking tools like Cisco products
  • Experience working with Virtualization tools like VMware, VirtualBox, or various hypervisors

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 hr@summittrc.com 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.

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