If you are adept at IT, understanding systems, identifying, installing, and troubleshooting technical solutions, and enjoy collaborating with multiple teams? We may have the perfect role for you! As a Senior Systems Security Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, test, and implement our secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, and tuning. Youll be responsible for the management of our IT security systems and applications, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and developing and implementing security controls. Youll research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies in alignment with our IT security strategy and introduce them to the enterprise.
The Senior Systems Security Engineer is responsible for designing and deploying secure IT systems to meet emerging customer needs. The SSE’s primary focus will be the entire lifecycle of a newly minted secure development environment as part of a large US Air Force program. The SSE will work with the customer to identify requirements, and design, deploy, maintain, and administer the system that satisfies them. The SSE closely collaborates with the system owners, administrators, engineers, and program managers to ensure cybersecurity controls are effectively implemented and documented throughout the entire system lifecycle. The SSE is a vital contributor within SNC’s highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.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. Learn more about IAS
Must Haves:
- Bachelors degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 10 years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Experience with VMWare ESXi hypervisor administration and deployment
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server virtualized administration and deployment
- Experience with containerization utilizing Kubernetes, Docker etc
- Experience deploying and maintaining cloud environments using Microsoft Azure
- Experience in scripting & automation using Microsoft Power Shell and Linux Shell
Preferred:
- ISM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification
- ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification
- ISSO Security&43;, CISA, or CASP&43; Certification
- MCSE or Linux Security Certification
- Experience with Dell VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure
- Current TS/SCI Clearance
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
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:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
