Cyber Security – Systems and Application Engineer, VP

BlackRock

Cyber Security - Systems and Application Engineer overseeing server and application security. Engaging in research and development to enhance security performance across multiple business locations.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $138,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure and maintain servers and applications
Install and configure software and systems
Apply operating system and application updates and patches
Maintain backups of key systems, design and test crucial system redundancy
Perform audits of key systems for health and security assurance
Document deployment, maintenance, and recovery procedures
Integrate strong access controls and adhere to best security practices
Identify tasks suitable for automation and create supporting scripts
Monitor and predict resource usage for capacity planning
Engage in research and development to enhance system performance and capabilities
In critical situations, provide off-hour support to maintain system operability

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 or more years of relevant work experience
Working knowledge of Windows Servers, Linux Servers, and virtual machine management
Familiar with networking concepts and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
Experience configuring and managing network storage devices
Skilled in reviewing and monitoring system logs for performance, security, and root cause analysis
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms
Basic programming skills in bash, python, and PowerShell
Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
Team player that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Windows ServersLinux Serversvirtual machine managementnetwork storage devicesSIEM platformsbashpythonPowerShellsystem logs analysiscapacity planning

Soft Skills

troubleshootingdocumentationteam playerfast-paced environment