Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of designing architectures that span across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments, including the implementation of approved Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Ability to write automation scripts in Python, Go, or PowerShell to support automated security compliance checks and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaboration with various teams to understand and gather system artifacts for security compliance verification.
• Implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor and validate system security.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• Grade 08: $105,500 - $140,700; Grade 09: $124,300 - $165,700 / year at location Arnold AFB, TN

Schedule

• Regular, Full-Time