Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (Systems Admin/Lab Manager) - AHT

Description

The company's Advanced Programs group, part of its Space Systems business unit that covers multi-domain operations and missile defense integration, is hiring a software engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 for a systems administration and lab management role.

The team has about 15 people building distributed missile tracking capabilities.

The job is on-site in Boulder, Colorado, a city at the foot of the Rocky Mountains about 25 miles from downtown Denver.

The role may be filled at Level 2 or at the higher Principal Software Engineer Level 3, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Keep the IT infrastructure well managed while meeting security policies and regulations.
• Write security plans for specific networks and oversee audits of the equipment on them.
• Keep software and hardware current with the latest requirements, including logging, anti-virus and patching.
• Run a lab of hardware and software.
• Guide software and hardware through the boarding process into each secure environment level until closure.
• Manage operating system accounts.
• Manage the virtual lab, including the vLab vDC environment.
• Monitor and review systems.
• Handle firmware upgrades and promote cybersecurity awareness.
• Work in Linux/Red Hat 9 environments.
• Act as the link between supply chain, facilities and security so that new hardware and software meet all policies.

Requirements

• For Level 2: a STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred, plus 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree plus 0-2 years of experience.
• For Level 3: a STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred, plus 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree plus 3 years of related experience, or a PhD plus 1 year of experience.
• An active, in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• A current CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time to meet business needs.
• Experience as a systems administrator in a Linux/Red Hat environment.
• You should handle a fast-paced setting with high expectations, varied assignments and collaborative teams at every level.
• Preferred: working knowledge of Linux (RH9) and basic security concepts.
• Preferred: working knowledge of containerization and virtualization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Preferred: experience with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab, Jenkins).
• Preferred: familiarity with embedded equipment is a plus.
• Preferred: basic understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• Preferred: familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and its family of documents.
• Preferred: familiarity with DISA STIGs/Benchmarks and SCAP Compliance Checker.
• Preferred: working knowledge of configuring Tenable Security Center/Nessus.
• Preferred: familiarity with Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS).
• Preferred: exposure to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Preferred: familiarity with identity and authentication management tools and concepts.

Conditions

On-site work in Boulder, Colorado.

Relocation assistance may be available.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is 10% of the time.

Primary level base salary range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00.

Secondary level base salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00.

These ranges are a general guide. Base pay depends on the scope of the role, the candidate's 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

• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.