Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Are you a Junior Cybersecurity professional with an active secret clearance? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer in Middletown, RI As a Junior 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 Junior Cybersecurity Engineer: * Research and recommend cybersecurity architectures and procedures, executing cybersecurity vulnerability testing in mixed network environments. * Generate and manage cybersecurity Assessment and documentation. * Participate in technical meetings, providing cybersecurity services for military tactical/non-tactical, Electronics Support Measures suites and relational database applications. Job Requirements * Associate's degree in Cyber Security or related field OR High School Diploma and 6 years of relevant experience. * Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance * Possess or readily able to obtain DoD 8140.03 Cybersecurity Workforce certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or equivalent and an operating systems certification such as Microsoft Technology Associate, CompTIA Linux+ or Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)) At least 3+ years of experience in: * Information systems vulnerability scanning tools, e.g., DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and Security Readiness Review (SRR) scripts. * MS Windows 10/Windows 11 and Server operating systems and familiarity with UNIX/Linux, Real-Time Operating Systems, routers, and/or embedded processor networking 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 $56,000 - $70,000. 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. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation