Strategic Systems Security Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); 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

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Systems Security Manager II to oversee information security policies and practices. You will report to the Systems Security Director, manage a larger security team, and drive critical initiatives to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a strong background in RMF/NISPOM, CISSP/CISM/CEH certifications, and experience with DoD/IC environments. Hybrid work is supported within Colorado.

Qualifications

• Current / Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related Engineering field of study.
• 9+ years of experience in IT security or a related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Leadership abilities inclusive of change management, mentoring, and annual reviews.
• Knowledge of security standards and operating systems (UNIX, Linux, Windows).
• Experience with NIST RMF, A&A requirements, JSIG, NISPOM.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of information security policies.
• Manage a larger, diverse systems security team.
• Oversee complex security projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents.
• Mentor junior security staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security integration.
• Research and implement cutting-edge security technologies.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cyber security expertise

Risk assessment

Incident response

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Security / Networking / IT or related

Tools

UNIX

Linux

Windows

Splunk

ELK

HBSS

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Systems Security Manager II to oversee information security policies and practices. You will report to the Systems Security Director, manage a larger security team, and drive critical initiatives to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a strong background in RMF/NISPOM, CISSP/CISM/CEH certifications, and experience with DoD/IC environments. Hybrid work is supported within Colorado.