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Cyber Security Engineer - $183k-$203k

Herndon, VA
Seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer/Penetration Tester to conduct advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking in support of enterprise cybersecurity operations. The role focuses on identifying, exploiting, and assessing vulnerabilities across information systems, documenting security risks, and providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform hands-on penetration testing and ethical hacking.
  • Assess vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, networks, Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
  • Develop and execute penetration testing plans and procedures.
  • Analyze test results and produce risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Review security documentation, system architectures, and design plans for vulnerabilities.
  • Recommend security improvements and countermeasures.
  • Participate in technical review boards and brief senior management on findings and risk posture.

Required Qualifications
  • Experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field.
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Strong background in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
  • Expertise in attack methodologies, system exploitation, and adversarial testing.
  • Knowledge of Linux, Windows, virtualization, and enterprise security.
  • Experience with:
    • IT security architecture
    • Network security analysis and network architecture
    • Network management tools
    • Risk management methodologies
    • Threat mitigation planning
    • Enterprise systems, hypervisors, and complex Windows environments

Preferred Qualifications
  • Participation in cybersecurity communities or professional security organizations.
  • Experience presenting vulnerability findings to senior executives.
  • Security policy development and research experience.
  • Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.


RCT Systems offers:
  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • $500.00 annual technology allowance
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.