Junior Systems Security Engineer – Clearance Eligible

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

SNC in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Systems Security Engineer I to design, implement, and maintain secure operating environments for IT systems, networks, and applications. You will contribute to incident response, forensics, and vulnerability assessments to protect our infrastructure.

The role emphasizes security controls, monitoring, and ongoing improvement within a modern C4ISR-adjacent environment, with responsibilities spanning policy development and tool evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in IT security or a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of secure IT systems and networks.
• Perform security monitoring and tuning to identify and mitigate potential 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.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• Assist with the development of security policies and procedures.

Education

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

Job description

SNC in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Systems Security Engineer I to design, implement, and maintain secure operating environments for IT systems, networks, and applications. You will contribute to incident response, forensics, and vulnerability assessments to protect our infrastructure.

The role emphasizes security controls, monitoring, and ongoing improvement within a modern C4ISR-adjacent environment, with responsibilities spanning policy development and tool evaluation.