CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER II WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sparks NV 89431 US
The Cloud Security Engineer is part of SNC's Business Systems Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering team and primarily helps to support all phases of the Cloud service and security of systems and applications. In this role, you will focus on supporting the design, configuration, and optimization of security measures in our existing cloud environments, primarily within Microsoft Azure. You will work on ensuring our cloud infrastructure aligns with security standards while collaborating with engineering teams to implement secure solutions. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC's Corporate team Responsibilities: * Design and implement secure cloud solutions within Azure, ensuring alignment with existing security architecture.
* Configure and optimize cloud security tools, ensuring seamless integration into the broader security infrastructure.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that cloud services are deployed securely and efficiently.
* Provide technical support for cloud security architecture and engineering efforts, contributing to ongoing cloud projects. Must Haves: * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
* Hands-on experience managing cloud environments (preferably Azure) and securing sensitive data in hybrid cloud environments.
* Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft platforms, domain structures, and IAM.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms.
* Team-oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-motivated initiative.
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required. Preferred: * Advanced degree in Cybersecurity
* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), the US Intelligence Community, NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
* Professional cybersecurity certifications for Azure/AWS, SANS or other Cloud Security certifications
* Experience implementing cyber frameworks, such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) 800-171 and 800-53, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust Architecture, DFARS, and industry best practices Estimated Starting Salary 85,768.30 - 107,210.37 USD Annual #Ll-hybrid 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 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.
* Configure and optimize cloud security tools, ensuring seamless integration into the broader security infrastructure.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that cloud services are deployed securely and efficiently.
* Provide technical support for cloud security architecture and engineering efforts, contributing to ongoing cloud projects. Must Haves: * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
* Hands-on experience managing cloud environments (preferably Azure) and securing sensitive data in hybrid cloud environments.
* Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft platforms, domain structures, and IAM.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms.
* Team-oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-motivated initiative.
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required. Preferred: * Advanced degree in Cybersecurity
* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), the US Intelligence Community, NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
* Professional cybersecurity certifications for Azure/AWS, SANS or other Cloud Security certifications
* Experience implementing cyber frameworks, such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) 800-171 and 800-53, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust Architecture, DFARS, and industry best practices Estimated Starting Salary 85,768.30 - 107,210.37 USD Annual #Ll-hybrid 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 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.