DoD SkillBridge - Systems Security Engineer (Active Duty Militar with Security Clearance

Employer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location
Littleton, Colorado
Posted
Sep 06, 2024
Closes
Oct 01, 2024
Ref
2819468969
Discipline
Engineering, Systems
Position Type
Engineer
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
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 . Through DoD SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes, Sierra Nevada Corporation provides internships to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These internships include up to six months of on-the-job training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. As a Systems Security Engineer II, you will be using your skills and expertise to deploy, operate and maintain our secure operating 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 work as part of a motivated team to provide best-in-breed security solutions to meet our demanding customer requirements. The Systems Security Engineer is responsible for deploying, operating, documenting and maintaining secure IT systems. The SSE's primary focus will be the operations of a newly minted secure development environment as part of a large US Air Force program. The SSE closely collaborates with users, administrators, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity controls are effectively implemented, measured, monitored 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: • Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program • Bachelor's degree in systems security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline and at least 3 years of relevant experience • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Experience with boundary protection techniques and technologies
• Experience in NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls Preferred: • ISM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification
• ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification
• ISSO Security+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification
• MCSE or Linux Security Certification
• Current TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with VMWare ESXi hypervisor administration and deployment
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server virtualized administration and deployment 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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. 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.