Senior Systems Security Leader - DoD SAP/SCIF Expert

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

PTO 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Annual incentive pay

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO seeks a Senior Systems Security Manager to shape security strategy, lead a skilled team, and oversee critical programs in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will drive risk assessments, ensure RMF/NISPOM/JSIG compliance, and coordinate SAP/SCIF activities while partnering with executives to improve security posture and technology integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in Systems Security/IT.
• Minimum 11+ years in IT security or related field; some substitutions allowed.
• Experience with A&A (NISPOM, RMF, JSIG) and DoD security processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic security initiatives and policies.
• Manage and lead a team of senior security professionals.
• Oversee high-stakes security projects and incident responses.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Monitor and respond to advanced security threats and incidents.
• Collaborate with leadership to align security with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Incident response

RMF knowledge

Unix/Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, IT or related field

Tools

Splunk

eMASS/XACTA

ACAS/Nessus

HBSS

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO seeks a Senior Systems Security Manager to shape security strategy, lead a skilled team, and oversee critical programs in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will drive risk assessments, ensure RMF/NISPOM/JSIG compliance, and coordinate SAP/SCIF activities while partnering with executives to improve security posture and technology integration.