Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space Careers : Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything.

Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet.

Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

If you are adept at developing cybersecurity requirements, working in multidisciplinary teams to drive secure design of systems and solutions, troubleshooting technical solutions, and enjoy collaborating with multiple teams, we may have the perfect role for you!

As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, test, and implement our secure systems, applications, networks, security monitoring, and tuning.

You'll be responsible for the development of cybersecurity requirements for systems and applications, incident response, loss prevention, 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 cybersecurity strategy and introduce them to the enterprise.

Additionally, you will be responsible for cyber threat identification, evaluation, prioritization, and remediation activities under the direction of the Cyber Security Manager.

You'll continuously review existing and proposed changes to Sierra Space systems, networks, and software designs, and is responsible for analyzing logging and alerting data, and identifying and escalating potential security events.

Must Haves :

TS / SCI Clearance Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 14 (fourteen) or more years of relevant experience;

higher level degree may substitute for experience.

Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.

Demonstrated experience supporting, troubleshooting, and administering a variety of networks, OSs, and applications.

Expert knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques

Advanced understanding of zero trust network domain structures, user architecture, NIST 800-53, Space Systems, and applications

Preferred :

ISSM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification

ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification

ISSO Security+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification

MCSE, Linux, and / or CCNP Security Certification

Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and / or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures

Ability to read and interpret security and technical documentation.

Proven track record of maintaining the confidentiality of high-sensitivity projects and data.

Ability to perform critical incident response.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

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.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Estimated Starting Salary Range :

$159,430.15 - $219,216.46

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful.

Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible.

We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.