Systems and Cybersecurity Specialist

• Location:
  
  3437 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
• Base Pay: $85,000.00 - $ / Year
• Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission‑critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose‑driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

We are seeking a skilled Systems and Cybersecurity Specialist to join our dynamic team. This hybrid role includes a mix of system administration and cybersecurity related functions and provides an excellent opportunity to learn and build your cybersecurity experience in a regulated environment.

The Systems and Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for the setup, configuration and administering of various on‑premises and Cloud applications, as well as protecting an organization’s computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.

This role involves setting up servers and computers, providing support for technology partners and business users, performing wireless access point deployment and management, generating and managing certificates, and monitoring servers’ performance and reliability.

This position also involves working as part of a team assessing vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, monitoring for breaches, updates/patches, and responding to incidents to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems.

• System Management Setup, administration and management of various on‑premises and Cloud systems. Administer and maintain systems in support of the business, configure applications to maintain adequate confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security. Evaluate, implement and support new technologies.
• Security Management Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, protocols, and standards. Monitor networks, systems, and applications for unusual activity or potential threats. Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify risks.
• System & Application Security Collaborate with developers and IT teams to secure software and infrastructure. Perform penetration testing to evaluate system defenses. Ensure the secure configuration of servers, endpoints, and cloud environments.
• Technical Support Provide technical support for users and business partners, implement fixes and patches as appropriate, troubleshoot technical issues, and remediate issues and vulnerabilities to optimize system performance. Provide Tier‑2 technical support for business teams, as well as front‑line support to users and departments. Provide support for business equipment, including networking, servers, computers and business systems.
• Incident Response Investigate and respond to security breaches or cyberattacks promptly. Conduct root cause analysis and create reports detailing the incident and remediation steps. Implement measures to prevent future breaches, including updates and patches, and document standards as needed.
• Threat Prevention Monitor events and logs including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus, and various cybersecurity tools/solutions. Manage access controls and user permissions to minimize insider threats, maintain role‑based access controls, and manage user accounts and groups across systems. Proactively identify and mitigate emerging security threats.
• Compliance & Training Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g. NIST 800‑171 and CMMC). Participate in training and help provide security training and awareness programs for employees. Maintain documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
• Partner & Document Collaborate and work closely with business partners to document standards and configurations, plus communicate and share information effectively with team members. Create documentation and share knowledge to…