Forward Deployed Cyber Security Engineer
$190,000–$242,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Embed directly with customer teams at field and operational sites to assess requirements, identify capability gaps, and deploy innovative security solutions. Develop, extend, and maintain custom security tools, scripts, and software modules while performing security assessments of systems, architectures, and networks. Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and R&D teams to transform customer challenges into actionable development efforts and long-term product enhancements. Support deployment, integration, and troubleshooting of secure systems in real-world operational environments, translating complex technical concepts into concise guidance for stakeholders. This role requires 50% travel and a U.S. security clearance. Persistent Systems builds MANET wireless radio systems for government and commercial applications.
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in cyber security, including hands-on experience with security testing, hardening, incident response, or vulnerability analysis
- Proficiency in software development or tool creation (Python, C++, Go, or similar), including experience building automation, security utilities, or integration frameworks
- Experience working in forward-deployed or customer-facing roles, preferably in mission-driven environments
- Ability to solve complex technical problems in fast-moving, resource-constrained field settings
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
- U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended stays at customer and field locations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with secure communications systems, tactical networks, or distributed architectures
- Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or secure software lifecycle practices
- Background supporting government, defense, or critical infrastructure customers
- Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570/8140 baseline), or equivalent
- Active U.S. security clearance already in place
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