Job Description

We are seeking a Systems Security Engineer to join the team. In this challenging, fast-paced environment, you\'ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to design and create the most groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies - those that exist today and those that will shape tomorrow.

What to look forward to:

As a 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. You\'ll be responsible for the management of our IT security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions, 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.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains \xe2\x80\x93 air, land, sea, space and cyber.

At SNC\xe2\x80\x99s Mission Solutions & Technologies (MST) team we are an agile, high-caliber contractor that engineers, builds, integrates, modifies and supports turnkey air- and ground-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) products and services. Our years of experience supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers have established us as the systems integrator of choice. We take great pride in the customer mission we support.

Responsibilities:

Identify and define information system security requirements

Perform security control assessments

Create/update information system accreditation documentation

Perform vulnerability scans utilizing Tenable Nessus

Validate and implement DISA STIG settings

Must-haves:

Bachelor\'s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 6 years of relevant experience

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Must meet DoD 8570 IASAE Level II (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC)

An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required prior to start

Preferred:

ISSM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification

ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification

ISSO Security+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification

MS Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Linux, and/or CCNP Security Certification

Curiosity, Insight, Engagement, Determination

Intellect, open-mindedness, and passion

Long-term planner / short-term thinker

Passion, Drive and creativity

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\xe2\x80\x99s fastest-growing companies.

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 .

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active 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.

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.

Sierra Nevada Corporation