Cyber Security Engineer II
AEVEX Aerospace
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • United States
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About the role
- Act as a technical cybersecurity and infrastructure POC for security and compliance-driven requirements.
- Support requests related to system builds, secure configurations, networking, and access controls.
- Work directly with engineering, IT, and business teams to implement compliant and secure technical solutions.
- Translate security, infrastructure, and data protection requirements into actionable, auditable implementations.
- Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux systems, including baseline configuration and hardening.
- Assist with secure Linux builds and ongoing system administration to support enterprise workloads.
- Configure and troubleshoot networking components, including firewalls, VLANs, ACLs, and VPNs, to support segmented and secure environments.
- Support secure connectivity across enterprise systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Support secure workloads and configurations within GCC High, Azure Government, and AWS GovCloud environments.
- Implement and support security controls using Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, and related Microsoft security tooling.
- Assist with data classification, labeling, and access enforcement in regulated environments.
- Support identity and access management using Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and device compliance mechanisms.
- Support and maintain endpoint protection and detection using CrowdStrike.
- Assist with secure remote access and traffic inspection using Zscaler.
- Help investigate and remediate security events impacting enterprise systems.
- Support vulnerability remediation and secure baseline enforcement across environments.
- Apply strong technical expertise in routing, switching, and secure interconnectivity of systems and devices.
- Support the implementation and execution of CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, and DFARS aligned requirements across regulated environments.
- Assist with technical control implementation related to access control, audit logging, system hardening, and sensitive data protection.
- Support evidence collection, technical documentation, and audit readiness activities.
- Work closely with cybersecurity leadership to ensure systems remain compliant and defensible during assessments.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripts to support system configuration, automation, and reporting.
- Assist with repeatable and auditable deployments for Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
- Improve operational consistency, security posture, and compliance through automation and documentation.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, DevOps, or enterprise infrastructure roles supporting regulated environments.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including firewalls, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and zero-trust access patterns.
- Working knowledge of CMMC and NIST 800-171, with practical experience protecting sensitive or regulated data.
- Proficiency with scripting and automation, with strong PowerShell skills required; Python and/or Bash preferred.
Benefits
- AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan
- comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
- professional development funds
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support
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Hard Skills & Tools
Windows ServerActive DirectoryLinuxnetworkingfirewallsVLANsVPNsPowerShellPythonBash
Soft Skills
technical expertisecollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingdocumentationaudit readinessoperational consistencyautomationleadershipcompliance
Certifications
CMMC Level 2NIST 800-171