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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Nexigen Communications, L.L.C. - **Location:** Newport, KY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Software System Penetration Testing, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Desktop Computing, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Nmap, PCI Data Security Standards, Forensic Toolkit, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Metasploit, Encase, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9582bd01f7b74b34 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in cyber security, with direct experience in forensics and penetration testing. * Batchlor's degree in Cyber Security or related Computer Science or Information Systems degree * Working knowledge of at least one major compliance framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53). * Hands-on experience with forensic and pen testing tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap). * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risk to non-technical audiences. * Strong understanding of advanced networking (802.1x, Radius Configurations, MFA) and secure network architecture. * Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive investigations and client data. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm and methodical under incident-response pressure. * Collaborative team player who works well across engineering, legal, and sales stakeholders. * Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities independently. * Client-facing presence and comfort building trust and rapport with prospects and customers. * Solves problems individually and in a team setting. * Comfort engaging directly with clients or prospects in a pre-sales or advisory capacity. * Relevant certifications preferred (not required): GCFA, GCFE, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or CISA. Additional requirements: Interpersonal skills: such as telephony skills, communication skills, active listening and customer-care * Diagnosis skills of technical issues * Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly * Technical awareness: ability to match resources to technical issues appropriately * Service awareness of all organization's key IT services for which support is being provided * Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services * Typing skills to ensure quick and accurate entry of service request details * Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast moving environment * Typing skills to ensure quick and accurate entry of service request details which requires finger and wrist dexterity in a repetitive motion. * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of your working day. * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and up and down stairs to access hardware storage rooms, office machinery, etc. * Constantly positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet. * The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, clients and contractors and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Must be able to detect and/or recognize software, hardware and operating systems on or used to operate computers. ## Description Nexigen is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a hands-on technical leader across digital forensics, penetration testing, and compliance, while also supporting the sales team as a technical resource for security-related client engagements. This is a hybrid role suited to an experienced security professional who is equally comfortable investigating an incident, breaking into a system to find its weaknesses, mapping controls to a compliance framework, and explaining security value to a prospective client. The candite must be comfortable wearing multiple hats at the same time., Digital Forensics * Lead forensic investigations of security incidents, including evidence acquisition, chain-of-custody documentation, and root-cause analysis. * Analyze compromised systems, network traffic, and logs to reconstruct attack timelines and identify indicators of compromise. * Produce clear, defensible incident reports for technical, legal, and executive audiences. Penetration Testing * Plan and execute penetration tests and vulnerability assessments across networks, applications, and cloud environments. * Simulate real-world attack techniques to identify exploitable weaknesses before adversaries do. * Deliver findings with prioritized, actionable remediation guidance for internal teams and clients. Compliance * Support audits and certification efforts against frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, or PCI DSS as applicable. * Maintain security policies, control documentation, and evidence for internal and external audits. * Track remediation of compliance gaps and advise stakeholders on regulatory risk. Consulting * Provide support to internal teams on cyber security related topics * Provide support to Nexigen's clients on cyber security engagements Sales Support * Act as a technical subject-matter expert during client and prospect calls, translating security capabilities into business value. * Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and security questionnaires with accurate technical content. * Partner with the sales team to scope security engagements and set realistic client expectations. ## Related Videos - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)