Senior Cyber Engineer

AeroVironment

Huntsville, AL, US
Base: $91,000 - $129,150; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified (assumed office-based with potential for flexibility).
7+ years experience in application and infrastructure security
Hands-on system hardening using stigs and cis benchmarks
Vulnerability management with acas and nessus tools
AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Cyber Engineer to enhance the security of their defense systems across various operational environments. The role focuses on hands-on cybersecurity implementation rather than compliance, requiring collaboration with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities and ensure secure system design

Job Summary

  • This hands-on role ensures battlefield-proven systems are secure, resilient, and supportable across their full lifecycle rather than just meeting compliance on paper.
  • The engineer acts as an enterprise authority to govern how cybersecurity is implemented across multiple sites and programs, bridging application, infrastructure, and system-level security.
  • AeroVironment offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, and a unique 9/80 work schedule.

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AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Cyber Engineer to enhance the security of their defense systems across various operational environments. The role focuses on hands-on cybersecurity implementation rather than compliance, requiring collaboration with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities and ensure secure system design.

Salary

Base: $91,000 - $129,150; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years experience in application and infrastructure security
  • Hands-on system hardening using STIGs and CIS benchmarks
  • Vulnerability management with ACAS and Nessus tools
  • RMF/NIST framework implementation for accreditation
  • CMMC Level 2 compliance experience in complex environments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in aerospace or high-reliability defense sectors
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD automation skills
  • Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure) and containerization
  • SIEM integration experience with Splunk or Elastic
  • Cross-functional influence on engineering design decisions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering
  • Must be a U.S. person under ITAR regulations
  • Active or eligible security clearance preferred
  • Proven ability to institutionalize security practices across programs

Work Rights

Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual)

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