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Sierra Nevada Corporation Systems Security Manager I - Operations in Lone Tree, Colorado

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/) .

Are you looking to use your expert IT skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! As Systems Security Manager I (SSM) you will be reporting to the Systems Security Director and responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining information security policies. As an SSM you will learn to serve as the principal advisor on all matters technical and otherwise involving information systems and security. You will be trained on how to provide oversight of the systems security team, leading projects, meeting deadlines, and making sure all business needs by SNC are met. You will also be pushing the boundaries of systems security by dealing with cutting edge technology at the forefront of our business enterprise.

The Systems Security Manager is responsible to deploy and operate secure IT systems in support of a large US Air Force program. The SSM’s primary focus will be working with skilled technicians to design and implement security controls in a newly minted development environment, assuring customer requirements and expectations are met, whilst remaining in compliance with appropriate USG & enterprise policies, procedures, and requirements. The SSM manages a team to employ, test, and document security controls across a multi-location network as well as coordinate and engage with other entities and stakeholders across the organization to ensure the successful operations of that system. The SSM will brief leadership on progress, produce reports and manage “up and out” communication to ensure all parties are well-informed.

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. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Must Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related Engineering field of study and typically 0-4 years of management experience

  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

  • Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews

  • Experience leading teams to deploy and operate secure DoD Networks

  • Knowledge of technical standards relating to systems security

  • Experience administering Linux, and Windows operating systems, large-scale server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization and other related peripherals

  • Experience with A&A requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DOD, ICD 503, JSIG & NIST RMF

  • Ability to gain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

  • Experience with software such as Splunk or ELK (other SIEM), ACAS / Nessus, HBSS, eMASS or Xacta

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

  • ISM CAP, CISSP, or CISM Certification

Preferred:

  • ISSE CAP, CISSP-ISSEP Certification

  • ISSO Security+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification

  • MCSE or Linux Security Certification

  • Experience with hybrid on-premise & cloud networks

  • Experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

  • Current TS/SCI Clearance

  • In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements

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 more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

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. (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.

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