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Sierra Nevada Corporation Principal Systems Security Engineer in Lone Tree, Colorado
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 (https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/) .
Job Summary: Are you adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure networks into cloud infrastructure, harnessing technology to drive solutions, and enjoy collaborating with multiple teams? We may have the perfect role for you! As a Principal Systems Security Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, test, and implement our secure networks systems, networks, security monitoring, and tuning. You'll be responsible for the management of our IT security systems and applications, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and developing and implementing security controls. You'll research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies in alignment with our IT security strategy and introduce them to the enterprise.
Responsibilities: The Principal Systems Security Engineer is responsible for designing and deploying secure cloud systems and environments 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.
Must Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in systems security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline and at least 14 or more 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 and/or AWS
• Experience in scripting & automation using Microsoft Power Shell and Linux Shell
Preferred:
• ISM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification
• ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification
• Azure Administrator Associate, Security Engineer Associate or equivalent certification
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Security Specialty or equivalent certification
• Experience with Dell VxRail or PowerFlex Hyperconverged Infrastructure
• Current TS/SCI Clearance
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46. 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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret 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. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
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!
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.
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