Sentinel - Systems Security Engineer level 2/3 (20009)

Description

The role is based in Roy, UT, on the Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division of the company's defense systems business.

The team supports the GBSD program, which covers hardware and system changes for the US Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile ground and airborne launch control systems, launch facilities and related infrastructure, across sustainment, development, production and deployment.

The company is hiring a Systems Security Engineer or a Principal Systems Security Engineer, and the level may be set higher depending on the qualifications below.

Responsibilities

• Assess system security vulnerabilities and risks across the whole program, then report the findings to the stakeholders concerned.
• Help the SSE Risk Assessment Team carry out its program initiatives.
• Review system security designs and make recommendations to stakeholders.
• Throughout the program life cycle, propose mitigations for security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Meet Statement of Work obligations, program milestone exit criteria and program maturity commitments.
• Start work on your own initiative without waiting for a supervisor to prompt you.
• Take on other assigned duties in support of MDT.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited university plus 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree plus 1 year of related experience.
• For the Principal level, you need 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a master's degree.
• You must be a US citizen holding an active US Government Secret clearance, with an investigation in the last 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE).
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, Special Access Program (SAP) access and SAP approval within a reasonable time, as the company decides based on its business needs.
• Have experience researching and interpreting vulnerabilities and developing mitigations for them.
• For the Principal level, have experience with Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses, cybersecurity risk assessments and DODI 5200.44.
• Preferred: Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles on US Government defense and/or US military programs.
• Preferred: Experience researching, interpreting and developing mitigations for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Preferred: Experience researching, analyzing and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities.
• Preferred: Experience communicating technical approaches and findings clearly and effectively.
• Preferred: Direct experience with supply chain risk management or program protection practices.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management.
• Preferred: Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
• Preferred: Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37.
• Preferred: DOD 8140 IAT 1-3 certification, such as Security+, CISSP or CASP+.
• Preferred: Strong written communication skills and experience developing documentation.
• Preferred: A self-starter with strong time management skills.
• Preferred: Organizational skills and the ability to anticipate future challenges.

Conditions

A Secret clearance is required before you start.

Relocation assistance may be available, and the role may come with a competitive relocation package.

Travel is part of the role at about 10% of the time, and this may be required.

Full-time role on a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Base salary guideline: $79,300.00 to $118,900.00 at the primary level, and $98,400.00 to $147,600.00 at the secondary level.

The company sets base pay based on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, paid time off, health and wellness resources and employee discounts.
• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Also included: life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.