Senior Systems Security Engineer

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 .

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.

Must Haves :

Bachelor’s degree in systems security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline and at least 10 or more years of relevant experience

o 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 : Must Haves :

Must Haves :

Bachelor’s degree in systems security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline and at least 10 or more years of relevant experience

o 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+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification
• MCSE or Linux Security Certification
• Experience with Dell VxRail or PowerFlex 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.

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 .

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.

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.