Systems Security Engineer III

Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your IT skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! As a Systems Security Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of essential IT infrastructure. You will provide heavy support of the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure IT systems.

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 – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of secure IT systems and networks.

• Perform expert-level security monitoring and tuning.

• Manage and lead complex incident response and digital forensics activities.

• Conduct thorough risk and vulnerability assessments.

• Develop, implement, and oversee security controls and protocols.

• Research and integrate new security tools and technologies.

• Document, analyze, and report on security breaches and their implications.

• Mentor junior security engineers and contribute to their professional growth.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience in IT security or a related field.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. 

• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

• Experience with security frameworks and standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53.

• Experience authoring and maintaining compliance documentation for required security frameworks.

• Active US Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

• FAA Class III Medical Certification required. Candidates without current certification must obtain it prior to hire.

• Ability to complete Altitude Chamber training and qualification.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Information Systems Security Engineer Certified Authorization Professional (ISSE CAP) Certification.

• Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+/SecurityX) Certification.

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Linux, and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security Certification.

• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.

• Functional experience with vulnerability scanning, compliance scanning and/or remediation.

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work primarily at a computer for extended periods.

• Capability to participate in on-call rotation for incident response.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

• Occasional travel may be required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $98,633.53 - $135,621.11. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility 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.

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!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.