Job Specifications
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
SciTec has immediate opportunities for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to work in either our Boulder, CO or Princeton, NJ office.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the CrowdStrike technical lead, leading implementation and integration across virtual, physical, and cloud environments. (AWS/Azure)
Harden and secure mission infrastructure assets, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and supporting platforms
Provide expertise to the vulnerability management process, including but not limited to risk prioritization based on environment and remediation actions. (Tools include Tenable, NinjaOne)
Collaborate with Infrastructure teams to provide cybersecurity input to system architecture, enclave segmentation, and infrastructure design decisions
Serves as technical lead for CMMC/NIST 800-171 requirements
Create and maintain SIEM queries in response to emerging threats around environment.
Develop and maintain CrowdStrike NG-SIEM log parsing
Ensure logging, monitoring, and access controls meet security and compliance requirements
Identify and mitigate operational cybersecurity risks across the asset lifecycle
Support incident response preparation and forensic readiness efforts
Communicate cybersecurity posture, risks, and remediation plans to technical and program leadership
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySa+) or similar certification
6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering
2+ years of experience using CrowdStrike EDR and NG-SIEM
Professional technical experience with NIST 800-171 / CMMC controls
Experience conducting vulnerability scanning and remediation
Strong understanding of Linux systems security
Strong understanding of Windows systems security
Strong understanding of Active Directory and IAM Security Best Practices
Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell or Bash
Familiarity with network security concepts and segmentation
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Strong documentation and communication skills
Proven oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
Professional experience in Cloud Security (AWS / Azure)
Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification
CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) certification
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $121,000 - $147,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
About the Company
The world brings ever-evolving challenges; SciTec builds solutions. Our forward-thinking approach provides a wide range of services and fully integrated technical support to the defense industry, governmental agencies, and industrial system development firm applications. We empower our scientists, engineers, and developers to deliver cutting-edge, advanced sensor systems, tailor innovative technologies to our customers' needs quickly from concept to operational reality, and custom-build scientific instrumentation for testing...
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