Senior Engineer, Cloud and System Security

SES Satellites; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites seeks a Senior Engineer, Cloud and System Security to translate advanced security requirements into comprehensive technical concepts. You will lead project and BizDevOps teams to deliver resilient security solutions across cloud, system and application domains.

You will autonomously drive complex cybersecurity implementations, design secure architectures, and guide security controls leveraging cloud-native technologies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 10 years industry related experience in large heterogeneous environments
• Hands-on knowledge of managing system security risks and secure configuration standards
• Experience with MS Azure, Office 365, and Azure DevOps; familiarity with Windows, Linux, virtualization and containers

Responsibilities

• Translate security requirements and risks into technical security concepts
• Lead architects and BizDevOps teams on cyber security strategies and controls
• Design and document security architectures to mitigate risks in hybrid infrastructures
• Autonomously lead complex cyber security implementation projects
• Design, implement and automate cloud, system and application security controls

Skills

Project management

Security architectures

Cloud security

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Office 365

Azure DevOps

Windows/Linux

VMware

Job description

Senior Engineer, Cloud and System Security

In this position you will be directly accountable for translating advanced security requirements into comprehensive, effective, and efficient technical security concepts. You will lead and advise project and BizDevOps teams to deliver solutions that are resilient against advanced threats. You will autonomously lead and deliver complex cyber security implementation projects and design, implement, and automate advanced cloud, system, and application security controls leveraging best‑of‑breed and cloud‑native state‑of‑the‑art security technologies.

Primary Responsibilities / Key Result Areas

• Translate advanced security requirements, threats, vulnerabilities and security risks in complex, heterogeneous environments into comprehensive, effective and efficient technical security concepts
• Lead and advise architects and BizDevOps teams on effective and efficient cyber security strategies, architectures and technical security controls to meet advanced security requirements and deliver resilient solutions against advanced threat actors
• Design and document system and application security architectures and concepts in line with industry and governmental security standards that effectively mitigate security‑related risks, while accommodating complex operational needs in complex hybrid infrastructures
• Autonomously lead complex cyber security implementation projects as laid out in SES’s information security strategy and deliver them within time, cost and scope
• Design, implement and automate advanced cloud, system and application security controls leveraging best‑of‑breed and cloud‑native state‑of‑the‑art security technologies, including EDR, O365 Security, data leakage prevention and rights management, identification and access management, Active Directory security, secure software development
• Define policies, processes, procedures, configuration standards and guidelines to ensure appropriate security risk management throughout the system life cycle
• Perform technical security assessments and audits of complex information systems, applications and infrastructures to identify vulnerabilities and non‑compliance with established security standards and recommend efficient and effective mitigation strategies
• Evaluate emerging risks and advise on and implement effective risk mitigations and state‑of‑the‑art security concepts
• Support security incident response with a focus on the implementation of effective preventive system security controls as well as containment, eradication and recovery of information systems

Competencies

• Highly autonomous and self‑motivating with proven ability to deliver on complex and time‑critical tasks/projects
• Strong project management skills, able to handle multiple projects and lead cross‑functional and/or virtual project teams
• Strong analytical skills and stress resistance
• Strong ability to overcome resistance to change, mediate in conflicts and resolve issues, and to secure stakeholder buy‑in to the proposed solution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: ability to explain security rationales and controls to non‑technical audiences
• Excellent team player and ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 10 years industry related experience in large heterogeneous environments
• Sound, hands‑on knowledge of and experience with managing system related security risks, including the assessment of system security risks, specification of security requirements, the definition of security concepts, secure system design, implementation of security controls, specification of secure configuration standards, assessment of security controls and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of:
  • MS Azure, Office 365, Azure Information Protection, Security Center, Cloud App Security, Microsoft Defender for O365, Defender for Identities, Intune, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Application Gateway, Security and Compliance
  • Azure DevOps
  • Operating Systems (MS Windows 10, Windows Server 201x and Linux), Citrix, VMWare, VDI, WVD, containers and applications, including a clear understanding of their vulnerabilities and how to securely design and implement them
  • Automation using common scripting languages and interfaces including PowerShell, Python, Terraform, JSON, SOAP, RestAPI, etc
  • Identity and Access Management and Strong Authentication Systems, including Azure AD, Active Directory, Kerberos, SSO, SAML, OAuth
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework for Enterprise and Cloud, attacker techniques and how to mitigate them in complex environments
  • Public Key Infrastructure including HSM (e.g., Public Certificate Management, Internal Certificate Management, …)
  • Privileged Access Management and password vault solutions
  • Malware protection, Enterprise Detection and Response and Host‑based Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Security standards, best practices and guidelines (e.g., NIST SP‑800 series, DISA STIGs, CIS)
  • Vulnerability, compliance and patch management solutions for complex, heterogeneous systems
• Relevant product and general security certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, O365, CompTIA Cloud, GCWN, GCED, GCUX, GISP, GPEN, CISSP, CEH) and knowledge of the satellite industry are a plus
• Solid knowledge of cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, security technologies, controls and best practices

Other Key Requirements / Comments

• Fluency in English, any other language is considered an asset
• Willingness to travel internationally and to perform on‑call duty as required
• NATO/EU SECRET clearances are considered a strong asset. Candidate must be willing to undergo a security clearance procedure as this position might require holding security clearance

SES is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC