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This role will involve performing security assessments and implementing security controls on a range of systems and technologies.\nRequirements\nThe Security Engineer 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 :\nLinux System Administration: (High Priority - Must have)\nProficient Linux experience (comfortable on the terminal, writing bash scripts, configuring packages and servers)\nHands-on working knowledge of Linux OS system structure and configuration (e.g. directory structure, device files, network configuration, file management)\nProficient using automation tools such as Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, etc.\nSystem Networking: (Essential)\nHands-on experience of networking, including network design, VLAN/subnetting, configuring managed routers/switches\nKnowledge of network protocol interactions\nAbility to coordinate IP address/subnet requests and firewall rule requests using tables and spreadsheets\nSystem Security: (Essential)\nExperience 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)\nWorking knowledge of security standards, e.g. NIST 800-53, HSPD-23, ISO 27001\nExperience performing penetration testing to verify new security controls are effective.\nFamiliarity using cryptographic protocols (asymmetric/symmetric ciphers, hashing, key exchange)\nFrom a system acquisition perspective, experience documenting security requirements for Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)\nCommunication & Project Management: (Essential)\nStrong logic/reasoning skills (e.g., can understand/analyze requirements, and identify logical gaps)\nExperience conducting and participating in technical interchange meetings\nStrong, clear verbal and written communication skills\nSoftware/Programming skills: (Last Priority)\nSoftware Development: (Important)\nProficient in two or more of: C/C++, Python, Golang, Rust\nUsage of version control software (e.g., Git)\nKnowledge of software design patterns and anti-patterns\nComfortable with common software data structures and algorithms\nAs a plus: Familiarity with embedded Linux system design and implementation, including performance optimization\nA Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline and at least 6-15 years of experience is preferred.\nSEMCON will offers a competitive salary and complete benefits package which includes health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life), 401K with a generous employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Some hybrid/telework may be available for candidates with a long commuting distance from the facility in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, however a regular on-site presence is also required.\nApplicants 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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Some hybrid/telework may be available for candidates with a long commuting distance from the facility in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, however a regular on-site presence is also required.\nApplicants 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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