Cybersecurity Engineer
American Systems
Middletown, RI · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
Participate in Cybersecurity assessments to include conducting residual risk analysis and compiling Risk Management Framework for DoW 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.
This position is a 100% on-site role.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology field or 3 years of military IT experience.
DoW 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).
Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. 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.
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $58,800.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/Yr. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status