Sr Systems Security Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

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

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced security engineer to design and implement secure IT infrastructure, monitor threats, and lead incident response efforts. The role demands deep cybersecurity expertise and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, integrated within a hybrid office environment.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, developing security controls, and mentoring junior engineers, with travel as needed and a strong focus on DoD and national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a security or engineering discipline with 8+ years in IT security or related field
• Experience can substitute for education, or 12 years of related experience if no degree
• Expert understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Experience with security frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Threat analysis

Incident response

Digital forensics

Security controls

Vulnerability assessments

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Security/Network Engineering/IT

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Antivirus software

Job description

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. If you like solving complex IT and security problems using your deep analytical skills, this is the opportunity for you!

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.
• Build and harden Windows virtual machines, Active Directory domains, and hypervisors using strict security baselines and best practices.
• Maintain the security of the Active Directory forest, including managing trust relationships, domain controllers, and certificate services (PKI).
• Create, test, and deploy strict Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings across all Windows servers and workstations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ISO 27001.
• Current/Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Information Systems Security Engineer Certified Authorization Professional (ISSE CAP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification.
• Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Certification.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Linux, and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security Certification.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work primarily at a computer for extended periods.
• Capability to participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Estimated Starting Salary Range

$143,487.14 - $197,294.82.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Company Overview

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! 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. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.