Sr. 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 here (https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/) .

As a Sr. 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. Youll be responsible for the management of SNC and the DoD information security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and implementing security controls. Youll research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies in alignment with SNC and DoD security strategies and implementation as applicable. Additional duties of a Senior System Security Engineer include but are not limited to effective mentorship, training, and tasking of other SNC and sub-contractor personnel to ensure taskings and activities align to the SNC and DoD execution strategies.

This position aligns under the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area the leader in ISR and aviation. SNC’s IAS business area 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. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Responsibilities:

Serve as a Sr. System Security Engineer providing technical input, recommendations, and assistance with the implementation of both higher and granular-level cyber security approaches, methods and solutions that incorporate and maintain compliance to requirements resulting from laws, regulations, and other pertinent guidance

Participate in acquisition meetings (PMR, PDR, CDR, etc.), concept of operation (CONOP) working groups, change boards, technical exchange meetings and other similar activities

Assist in the design and deployment of systems and networks that encompass multiple enclaves to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements IAW NIST SP800-53, ICD 503, RMF, and CNSSI 1253

Knowledge of the security posture and accreditation process of Cross Domain Solutions

High level full scope knowledge and experience in all phases of the Risk Management Framework

Employ best practices when implementing security requirements for information systems including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques

Work between architecture-level and implementation-level engineering meetings to maintain a system-wide view of security functions and apply risk mitigation strategies at the appropriate level

Guide and verify SNC and sub-contractors’ work against program requirements and goals, including but not limited to participating in technical discussions, trade studies and working groups, and conducting research on industry best practices for potential implementation

Evaluate newly identified threats and vulnerabilities to SNC and DoD information systems to ascertain the need for additional safeguards and develop timely implementation strategies to reduce risk

Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures

Assess proposed changes to SNC and DoD information systems, their operational environment, and mission needs for impacts to cybersecurity architectures and continued compliance with cybersecurity requirements

Provide inputs to development SNC and DoD teams responsible for designing and developing Test & Evaluation, Operational, Training, and Software Integration Lab information systems

Keep abreast of current and new security technologies and threats to better support SNC and the DoD in maintaining cybersecurity resilience

Identify integration issues related to the implementation of new information systems within the existing infrastructure; recommend mitigation and/or resolution options as appropriate

Must Haves:

Seeking individual to work well along other senior engineers, subject matter expert/architects as well as other system technicians in a team environment

Superb communication skills requested, along with ability to work with other vendors, contractors, and DoD organizations to achieve best results

Polished and professional writing skills demonstrated by the creation of detailed reports and meaningfully organized data that allows senior leadership to make rapid assessments and decisions

Always exhibits an attitude that promotes a positive work environment in high paced, challenging circumstances Solution-oriented view to any challenge

Understanding of and experience with change and configuration management principles and policies while adhering to strict guidelines and policy set forth by the DoD

Superior interpersonal skills, patience, clear oral communications, an ability to convert technical jargon into layman’s terms and the ability to juggle priorities on-the-fly

Bachelors degree in Systems Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and 10 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Active SECRET or Top Secret security clearance required

Preferred:

ISSM CAP, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM Certification

ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification

Security, CISA, or CASP Certification

MCSE, Linux, and/or CCNP Security Certification

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 (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/about-snc/)

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.