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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Semcon Group LLC - **Location:** Egg Harbor Township, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $111,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Spreadsheets, Cipher, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Planning and Design, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Rust (Programming Language), Cisco Discovery Protocol, Git, Information Technology, Network Server, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=daa2588b599a5d64 ## About the Role The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Linux / FAA Systems) should be proficient in Linux and will focus on Security Assessments and Security Implementation and experience should include all or a combination of the following : Linux System Administration: (High Priority - Must have) * 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: (Essential) * 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: (Essential) * 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: (Essential) * 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: (Important) * 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 As a plus: Familiarity with embedded Linux system design and implementation, including performance optimization A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline and at least 6-15 years of experience is preferred., 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. 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