Military Fellowship Program: Systems Security Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,768 - 117,931; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Hagerstown, Maryland is looking for a Systems Security Engineer to design and implement secure operating systems and networks. The role requires eligibility for the DoD SkillBridge program and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Candidates should have experience in IT security systems and strong certifications such as CISSP or CISM. The compensation range is $85,768.30 to $117,931.40, with benefits including medical plans, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Typically 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement secure operating systems and networks.
• Manage IT security systems, applications, and incident response.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and develop security controls.

Skills

Eligibility for DoD SkillBridge program

Experience in Systems Security

Risk and vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Digital forensics

Security controls development

Education

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

Tools

ISSM CAP Certification

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Security+ Certification

CISA Certification

CASP+ Certification

MCSE Certification

Linux Certification

CCNP Security Certification

Job description

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

Role Overview

As a Systems Security Engineer, you will design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, and tuning. Responsibilities include managing IT security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and developing and implementing security controls. You will research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies in alignment with our IT security strategy and introduce them to the enterprise.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, serving as a prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent education/experience)

Qualifications – Preferred

• ISSM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification
• ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification
• ISSO Security+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification
• MCSE, Linux, and/or CCNP Security Certification

Compensation

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $85,768.30 – $117,931.40. Compensation varies depending on factors such as key skills, relevant experience, and education/training/certifications. The range may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits as described

Additional Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

EEO Statement

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.