Cybersecurity Engineer

$105K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field.
  • 5-7 years of relevant IT experience, or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • U.S. citizenship required for this position.
  • Preferred certifications include DoD 8140 (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Design secure architectures for military applications across various networks.
  • Assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for compliance initiatives.
  • Integrate security requirements into systems through proper architecture and design.
  • Utilize best practices to enforce security requirements.
  • Automate security compliance checks using scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
  • Implement and monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
  • Gather system artifacts for security verification across teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Paid time off (PTO) and federally recognized holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title:                         Cybersecurity Engineer

Location:                         Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:            P – IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Function/Branch:           Engineering/Cybersecurity

Directorate:                    Engineering Tech & Support

Position Type:                Regular, Full-Time                                    

Pay Type:                        Exempt

Grade:                              L08 (PA0830) – L09 (PA0934)

Salary Range:                  Grade 08: $105,500 - $140,700; Grade 09: $124,300 - $165,700 / year      

 

Overview

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally (e.g. application upgrades) work outside normal business hours.

 

 

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Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer, supporting TOS II and Mission Information Systems functions, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will work to lead the end-to-end design and implementation of secure, scalable architectures that support vital warfighting functions. This professional integrates Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) across on-premise, hybrid, and tactical cloud environments, ensuring that every access request is verified regardless of its origin. By maintaining technical oversight of both legacy and modernized infrastructures, the architect provides a secure foundation for the deployment of advanced military applications and communication networks.

 

Job Duties:

  • Proven track record of designing architectures that span across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments, including the implementation of approved Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS).
  • Assist in the processing/artifact gathers for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for necessary initiatives as required.
  • Assist in architecting cybersecurity solutions/integration at AEDC
  • Capture and refine information security requirements and effectively integrate them into information systems through architecting, design and configuration management.
  • Employ best practices for implementing security requirements.
  • Help architect DevSecOps enterprise requirements and platform.
  • Ability to write automation scripts in Python, Go, or PowerShell to support automated security compliance checks and DevSecOps pipelines
  • Support or act as Information System Security Engineers and Information System Security Managers with enterprise initiatives.
  • Collaborate with various teams to understand and gather system artifacts for security compliance verification.
  • Maintain working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards and operational security measures.
  • Implement Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor and validate system security.
  • Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and prepare and submit System Security Plans and the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&Ms related to STIGs.
  • It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
  • Perform other duties as required

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field.
  • Grade 08: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience related to IT systems. In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of experience may be substituted.
  • Grade 09: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience related to IT systems. In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of experience may be substituted.
  • Current U.S. Citizenship is required. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have and maintain DoD 8140 certification (CISSP, CISM, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, FITSP-M).
  • Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer experience.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Software development experience
  • Currently working supporting SAP customers.
  • Prior experience in roles such as System or Network Administrator.
  • Knowledge of industry standard Information Assurance tools such as ACAS, NESSUS, SCAP, CornerBowl, SPLUNK.
  • RedHat Linux and OpenShift experience
  • Top Secret or Secret Clearance

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

 

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