Assurit ยท 1 month ago
Computer System Security Specialist
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAssurit is an award-winning cybersecurity company that provides expertise to various sectors, including government and commercial clients. The Computer System Security Specialist will design, maintain, and enhance critical system software to ensure secure and reliable operations across diverse platforms.
ComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain system-level software including operating systems components, communication modules, database packages, and compilers
Modify existing software to enhance functionality, improve security, and resolve operational issues
Develop custom, special-purpose software to improve system efficiency, interoperability, and stability
Analyze system specifications and business requirements to define programming and integration solutions
Ensure the integrity, security, and reliability of system interactions between applications and underlying infrastructure
Troubleshoot system-level issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective enhancements
Collaborate with engineers, administrators, and security personnel to support secure system operations
Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and reference guides supporting developed or modified software
Conduct system analysis to evaluate performance, detect vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of experience in IT systems analysis and programming, including work with system-level or utility software
Proficiency in one or more programming languages used for systems development (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python, Assembly)
Experience developing or maintaining operating system components, communication services, or database utilities
Strong understanding of system architecture, software integration, and secure coding practices
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and design effective solutions
Strong documentation and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience supporting secure or regulated environments (government, defense, financial, healthcare, etc.)
Familiarity with low-level systems programming, compilers, or kernel-level development
Exposure to DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, or automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as NIST, FISMA, or DISA STIGs
Relevant certifications such as: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, GIAC certifications, ISC2 or ISACA certifications
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Paid time off
Company
Assurit
Assurit provides cybersecurity solutions including threat detection, disaster recovery & penetration testing to organizations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase