Senior IS & Cyber Security Engineer
About The Position
The Senior IS & Cyber Security Engineer is a mid-level technical role responsible for independently executing information systems and cybersecurity tasks that support secure engineering, product development, and operational environments for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role builds on foundational IS and cyber skills and expands into ownership of defined systems, implementation and maintenance of security controls, routine compliance execution, and troubleshooting of complex security and system issues with minimal supervision. The Senior IS & Cyber Security Engineer partners with engineering, IT, and security teams to maintain system availability, security posture, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks. This role represents a fully contributing technical specialist progressing toward senior-level cyber and information systems authority.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent.
- 4+ years of experience in related fields
- Experience supporting environments subject to regulatory or compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST-based controls).
- Experience hardening systems via the deployment of STIGs
- Experience with configuration management processes
- Solid understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and system administration concepts.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, access control models, and system hardening practices.
- Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, or identity management systems.
- Basic scripting or automation experience to support system or security tasks.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, patch management, or security monitoring tools.
- Ability to interpret and apply documented security requirements and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Prior exposure to aerospace, defense, safety critical systems or government-related technical environments.
Responsibilities
- Independently administer and maintain assigned information systems, endpoints, or secure environments.
- Implement, monitor, and maintain cyber security controls in accordance with approved security plans and procedures.
- Perform routine security monitoring, log review, and vulnerability scanning; track and support remediation activities.
- Manage user access, permissions, and role-based controls across assigned systems.
- Execute patching, configuration updates, and system hardening activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve routine IS and cybersecurity issues involving access, configuration, or system behavior.
- Support compliance execution by maintaining documentation, evidence, and control artifacts.
- Assist with incident response activities, including initial investigation, containment actions, and documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and program teams to support secure system integration and operation.
- Contribute to improvement of IS and cybersecurity procedures, checklists, and documentation.
- Provide informal guidance to Associate (I & II) IS & Cyber Specialists and Engineers as needed.
- Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid PTO
- Paid holidays
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- HSA and FSA Options
- Critical Care Plan
- Accident Care Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
