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Systems Security Engineer III Security Clearance

Job in Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina, 28387, USA
Listing for: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Systems Security Engineer III with Security Clearance
Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your IT skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! As a Systems Security Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of our IT infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure IT systems, and take charge of high-level incident response and digital forensics.

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.

Responsibilities:
* Participate in high-quality interaction with customers, team members, contractors, and ultimately the government authorization official to achieve the directed Information Systems Security objectives.

* Serve as a subject matter expert in the field of Information Systems Security and provide guidance during the design, integration, or upgrade of software applications and information systems.

* Combined knowledge of Information Systems Security policies and operational understanding to develop or review Assessment & Authorization documentation based upon the NIST Risk Management Framework and other U.S. Department of Defense regulations.

* Perform random and scheduled security control assessments of software applications and information systems to ensure compliance with requirements based upon NIST Risk Management Framework and other U.S. military regulations.

* Participate in continuous monitoring activities such as vulnerability management, incident response, and accreditation record maintenance in systems such as eMASS or XACTA.

* Perform work product evaluation of other Information Systems Security team members during the design, integration, or upgrade of new or existing information systems. Qualifications You Must Have:
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline

* 5+ years of experience in IT security or a related field.

* Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.

* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
* Must have IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP, GCIH, etc.) or ability to attain within 6 months of hire.

* Demonstrated experience working in an application security environment and performing application security related tasks such as SAST/DAST/SCA testing.

* Demonstrated experience with security control assessment tools such as ACAS / Tenable Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, Static Application Security Testing tools and Dynamic Application Security Testing tools.

* Strong understanding of DoD applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST special publications, and NSA Guides.

* Working knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts.

* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, complete tasks and assignments on time, problem solve, work in a team environment, and work independently when necessary. Qualifications We Prefer:
* Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops  processes within existing Dev Ops pipelines.

* Experience configuring, deploying, and securing applications within the modern Kubernetes / CNCF landscape.

* Experience working with the RMF accreditation process for a Department of Defense customer.

* Experience working with deployed tactical information systems.

* Additional information security industry certifications such as the CISSP-ISSEP, CISM, or C|EH Certification

Essential Functions:

* Ability to work primarily at a computer for extended periods.

* Capability to participate in on-call rotation for incident response.

* Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

* Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

* Occasional travel may be required. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. 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 current/active Top 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.

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