Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Linux / FAA Systems)

The SEMCON Group, LLC; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life)

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Hybrid/telework for long commutes

Job summary

A technology support company in New Jersey is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Linux / FAA Systems) to perform security assessments and implement controls for FAA systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 6–15 years of experience in cybersecurity. Responsibilities include networking management, vulnerability scanning, and hands-on system security work. This position requires an in-person presence five days a week and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–15 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with security standards such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001.
• Experience documenting security requirements for contracts and items.
• Experience with security standards and controls.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Go, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and implement security controls.
• Coordinate IP address and firewall rule requests.
• Conduct penetration testing to verify security effectiveness.
• Collaborate in technical interchange meetings and communicate results clearly.
• Work on-site at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center in NJ and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Proficient Linux experience

Hands-on networking experience

Experience performing hands-on port scanning

Strong communication skills

Proficient in C/C++, Python, Golang, Rust

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Overview

Description

SEMCON supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by providing top-tier technical, managerial, and professional resources to meet their needs. Our team is composed of talented individuals who contribute to a collaborative, dynamic work environment. We focus on career growth, enriching experiences, and collaboration to ensure collective success.

We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Linux / FAA Systems) to join our team at the William J. Hughes Technical Center to support the Voice Switching and Recording (VS&R) program. This role involves performing security assessments and implementing security controls on a range of systems and technologies.

Requirements

Linux System Administration

• Proficient Linux experience (comfortable on the terminal, writing bash scripts, configuring packages and servers)
• Hands-on working knowledge of Linux OS system structure and configuration (e.g. directory structure, device files, network configuration, file management)
• Proficient using automation tools such as Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, etc.

System Networking

• Hands-on experience of networking, including network design, VLAN/subnetting, configuring managed routers/switches
• Knowledge of network protocol interactions
• Ability to coordinate IP address/subnet requests and firewall rule requests using tables and spreadsheets

System Security

• Experience performing hands-on port scanning & vulnerability scanning, including remediating at the technical level each finding in the scans, including proving false failures (why a scan result may be invalid)
• Working knowledge of security standards, e.g. NIST 800-53, HSPD-23, ISO 27001
• Experience performing penetration testing to verify new security controls are effective
• Familiarity using cryptographic protocols (asymmetric/symmetric ciphers, hashing, key exchange)
• From a system acquisition perspective, experience documenting security requirements for Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)

Communication & Project Management

• Strong logic/reasoning skills (e.g., can understand/analyze requirements, and identify logical gaps)
• Experience conducting and participating in technical interchange meetings
• Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Software/Programming skills: (Last Priority)

Software Development

• Proficient in two or more of: C/C++, Python, Golang, Rust
• Usage of version control software (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of software design patterns and anti-patterns
• Comfortable with common software data structures and algorithms

A plus

Familiarity with embedded Linux system design and implementation, including performance optimization

Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline and at least 6–15 years of experience is preferred.

SEMCON offers a competitive salary and complete benefits package including health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life), 401K with a generous employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Some hybrid/telework may be available for candidates with a long commuting distance from the facility in Egg Harbor Township, NJ; however, a regular on-site presence is also required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. This is an in-person position with a requirement to work on site 5 days per week.