Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.  

 

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.  

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

Are you looking to use your expert IT skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! The Systems Security Manager (SSM) is responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining information security policies, strategies, procedures, and settings within the supported environment. The SSM serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under his/her purview. In addition, the SSM collaborates with customers during the design and development phase to translate security and business requirements into achievable processes and systems. The SSM is responsible for the overall Cybersecurity/Information Assurance (IA) of a program, organization, system, or enclave within Sierra Space’s highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST At Sierra Space’s Washington, D.C. office we are responsible for government affairs, international strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between Sierra Space and the national security priorities of the U.S. government. Learn more about the Washington, D.C. team As Sierra Space'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. Learn more about Sierra Space's Corporate team Must Haves: • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related Engineering field of study and typically 6 - 8 years of experience • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education• Knowledge of technical standards relating to systems security; experience administering UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems, experience with large-scale server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization, and other related peripherals• Experience with A&A requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DOD, ICD 503, JSIG & NIST RMF Preferred: • Experience with software such as Splunk or ELK (other SIEM), ACAS / Nessus, HBSS, eMASS or Xacta • Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, pol