Cybersecurity Engineer - Secret Clearance

Are you a cybersecurity professional with 3 years of experience and an active secret clearance? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team, on-site, as a Cybersecurity Engineer in Middletown, RI!

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will:

• Join a leading company with over 40 years in the industry.


• Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product.


• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.


• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our  Employee Stock Ownership Plan!


• This position is a 100% on-site role.

A week in the life of a Cybersecurity Engineer:

• Participate in Cybersecurity assessments to include conducting residual risk analysis and compiling Risk Management Framework for DoD IT artifacts.


• Research and recommend cybersecurity architectures and procedures, providing advanced systems administration and executing cybersecurity vulnerability testing in mixed network environments.


• Participate in technical meetings, providing cybersecurity services and systems administration for military tactical/non-tactical, Electronics Support Measures suites and relational database applications.


• Provide input to monthly cyber security analysis reports.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology field or six years of military IT experience.


• DoD 8570.1-M Cybersecurity Technician Level II or III certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+/Network+, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and operating systems certification (e.g.). Microsoft Technology Professional, CompTIA Linux+ and Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA).


• Active Secret security clearance

At least 3+ years' experience in:

• Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, and/or Information Technology/networks.


• Using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMass)


• Familiarity with information systems vulnerability scanning tools, e.g., DISA Security Technical 


• Implementation Guides (STIG), Assured Compliance Assessment Reports Security Readiness Review (SRR) scripts, and implementation.


• MS Windows 10 and Server operating systems and UNIX/Linux, Solaris, VMware, Real-Time Operating Systems, routers, and embedded processor networking environments.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 


• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 


• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion


• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times


• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.