Cloud Security Engineer II
NV - Sparks (Prater)
Full Time Senior-level / Expert Clearance required USD 72K
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.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. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
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 72,059.06 - 99,081.20 USD Annually
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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.
Tags: AWS Azure Clearance Cloud CMMC DFARS DoD Government agency IAM MITRE ATT&CK NIST NIST 800-53 SANS Security Clearance Zero Trust
Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Health care Insurance
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