Cyber Engineer

Company: CGT Staffing
Location: State College
Posted on: May 23, 2025

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The Cyber Engineer plays a pivotal role in the secure administration and configuration of systems within a high-security research computing environment. Primary responsibilities include system oversight, security compliance, and vulnerability remediation. This position is vital to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT infrastructure across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
--- Administer and securely configure various operating system distributions
--- Provide operational support for systems, servers, and hardware using a stakeholder ticketing system
--- Oversee installation and configuration of systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
--- Create and maintain system, security, and procedural documentation
--- Identify, respond to, and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
--- Test and support the integration of emerging technologies with a focus on security and compliance
--- Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
--- Communicate security concepts and technology solutions to diverse stakeholders
--- Implement policies, procedures, and configurations while recommending improvements

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
--- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
--- Minimum of 5 years of systems administration or cybersecurity experience, preferably in a secure research or governmental environment

Special Requirements
--- Current, fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance
--- Fully adjudicated counterintelligence polygraph
--- Demonstrated ability to manage secure system baselines and configurations
--- Experience with Centrify or other privileged access management tools
--- Active and maintainable information security certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+, or CySA+)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
--- Strong knowledge of NIST/ISO standards and DoD compliance requirements (800-171/53, CMMC)
--- Proficiency in systems integration within heterogeneous network environments
--- Experience in secure Windows and Linux system administration
--- Familiarity with VMware (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM) and enterprise storage platforms (ECS, Unity, Nimble, PowerStore)
--- Ability to automate system management (SCCM, Puppet/Foreman, Redhat Satellite)
--- Experience with LDAP authentication and Active Directory/Group Policy
--- Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

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