Hybrid Systems Security Engineer Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is hiring a Systems Security Engineer I for a role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure operating systems, networks, and applications. You will contribute to incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessments in a hybrid or in-office setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a security-related field and 0–2 years of IT security experience (or 4+ years with no degree). A Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 0–2 years of IT security experience; in absence of degree, at least 4 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of secure IT systems and networks.
• Perform security monitoring and tuning to identify and mitigate threats.
• Participate in incident response, digital forensics, and loss prevention activities.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security controls and protocols.
• Research and recommend new security tools and technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

NIST familiarity

ISO 27001 familiarity

Security incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Security/Network Engineering/Information Technology or related

4+ years if no degree (equivalent experience)

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems

Antivirus software

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is hiring a Systems Security Engineer I for a role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure operating systems, networks, and applications. You will contribute to incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessments in a hybrid or in-office setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a security-related field and 0–2 years of IT security experience (or 4+ years with no degree). A Secret U.S.