Senior Systems Security Engineer - Lead Secure IT & Threat Response

Relha LLC; Lone Tree, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure for our government-focused SAOC program. You will manage complex security projects, provide strategic direction for security practices, and mentor junior engineers.

This role requires a current Top Secret clearance, 8+ years in IT security, and hands-on experience with NIST/ISO27001. Hybrid work within Colorado with a competitive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in IT security or a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
• Expert understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001.
• Current/Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure.
• Perform advanced security monitoring and threat analysis.
• Direct and manage complex incident response and digital forensics.
• Conduct in-depth risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive security controls and protocols.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new security technologies.
• Oversee security breach documentation and impact analysis.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security engineers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Threat analysis

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Active Top Secret clearance

Experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

PKI

Windows security

Job description

SNC is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure for our government-focused SAOC program. You will manage complex security projects, provide strategic direction for security practices, and mentor junior engineers.

This role requires a current Top Secret clearance, 8+ years in IT security, and hands-on experience with NIST/ISO27001. Hybrid work within Colorado with a competitive benefits package is available.