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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Cybersecurity Engineer 3 - Application Security

Security Engineering & ArchitecturePosted on Nov 11
Full-time$131k - $180.1k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related engineering field of study is required; relevant experience may substitute for the educational qualification, with at least 9 years of related experience required in the absence of a degree. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a related role is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience focused on application security or DevOps/DevSecOps is required.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles for secure software design and the system development lifecycle, including identity and access management, secrets management, integration security, encryption and data handling, audit logging and monitoring, and supply chain security.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the system development lifecycle, including planning, requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Hands-on experience configuring and integrating security tools and requirements into CI/CD workflows.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing source code and security tool outputs, evaluating exploitability and risk levels, and triaging findings appropriately.
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-218, and OWASP standards.
  • Proven experience with security monitoring and assessment tools.
  • Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and administering networks, operating systems, and applications.
  • Advanced knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
  • Strong knowledge and experience administering current Microsoft platforms.
  • In-depth understanding of domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform application security analysis using automated tooling, including SAST, SCA, and DAST, and code reviews to help development teams understand, triage, and treat discovered vulnerabilities.
  • Review proposed designs for security control implementations and secure design, and work with developers to integrate security considerations into system and application designs.
  • Work with DevOps engineers to integrate and maintain automated security tooling and gates in CI/CD workflows.
  • Audit security scan tool and workflow security gate configurations for adherence to enterprise security standards, and support continuous improvement of tooling workflow design.
  • Advise and support the business in implementing AI-augmented application security measures and other emerging improvements in the AppSec field.
  • Serve as a trusted security partner and expert for developers to foster a culture of security within development teams.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support secure innovation while protecting developer velocity and business outcomes.
  • Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools.
  • Oversee IT security systems, manage incident responses, conduct risk assessments, and develop security controls.
  • Research, recommend, and integrate security tools and technologies to strengthen the company's security framework.
  • Travel as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SonarQube, Semgrep, Trivy, JFrog Xray, JFrog Artifactory, GitHub Actions, Terraform, or Ansible.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Policy as Code.
  • Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and cloud-native application technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and API management.
  • Understanding of AI system security principles.
  • Demonstrated experience securing applications with AI components.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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