Engineering Manager I - Software Development

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Manager I - Software Development, you will be using your skills and expertise to oversee the engineering, deployment, and sustainment of cloud based and AI enabled cybersecurity platforms. While a Principal Architect owns overall platform design and architectural direction, this role ensures those designs are effectively translated into secure, scalable, and high quality implementations. The manager leads engineering execution, including infrastructure build out, CI/CD automation, container orchestration, code quality oversight, and operational excellence. This role also manages and develops a team of cybersecurity engineers and solution architects, driving consistent engineering standards, secure development practices, and continuous improvement. Through close partnership with architecture, operations, and security stakeholders, the manager ensures resilient cybersecurity capabilities that support mission critical needs across the organization. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline.
Typically, 6+ years of progressive engineering experience. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with large-scale software development.
Experience with automation and configuration management.
Experience with software process automation with popular scripting languages.
Experience developing code in at least one high-level programming language.
Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
Thorough Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and firewalls.
Experience integrating cybersecurity solutions with AI/ML–based platforms.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Responsibilities

Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools.
Manage and tune IT security systems and applications.
Audit and manage system and network access, maintaining an active directory of authorized users.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security integration in all IT projects.
Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for the cybersecurity monitoring and artificial intelligence platforms.
Conduct regular code reviews to ensure engineering best practices, maintain code quality, and uphold security standards across all development efforts.
Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and solution architects, fostering a high performance culture and driving alignment with organizational goals.
Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution