Cyber Security Engineer Jouneyman

Nexagen Networks•Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

17d

About The Position

As the Cybersecurity Engineer, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and mission-critical support. At Nexagen, you will support cybersecurity operations by assisting with security assessments, vulnerability management, Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, cloud security initiatives, and continuous monitoring efforts. With outstanding benefits and strong opportunities for professional development, you will thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Leverage over two decades of industry expertise to contribute to impactful federal programs. Nexagen Networks is a trusted partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, including the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and DHS. With more than 20 years of industry expertise, we deliver exceptional lifecycle professional services spanning Research and Development, Cloud Engineering, Digital Modernization, Systems and Software Engineering, DevSecOps, ITSM, Cybersecurity, Satellite Communication (SATCOM), RMF-FedRAMP, Logistics, Training, Exercises, COMSEC, and IT/Networking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related technical field.
Must have excellent communication skills, be a rapid learner, and have the capability to work autonomously while knowing when to ask for assistance.
Understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and compliance requirements.
Experience with POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones) management.
Familiarity with eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service).
Experience with ACAS and Tenable Tool Suite for vulnerability assessment and remediation.
Understanding of AWS Cloud Security principles.
Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and GitLab.
Basic Linux system administration experience.
Understanding of DISA STIGs and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bash scripting or other scripting languages preferred.
CompTIA Security+, CEH, or similar cybersecurity certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and monitoring cybersecurity measures to safeguard computer networks, cloud environments, and information systems.
Support senior team members in assessing system vulnerabilities, proposing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing corrective actions.
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 requirements.
Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including security control implementation, documentation, and continuous monitoring.
Support cybersecurity vulnerability assessments using ACAS and the Tenable Tool Suite.
Support AWS Cloud Security initiatives and cloud security best practices.
Support DevSecOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and GitLab workflows.
Assist with Linux system administration, Bash scripting, and automation tasks.