About the role

  • IT Systems Engineer responsible for securing and maintaining IT systems at Specter Aerospace. Collaborating with engineering teams for effective infrastructure management and security enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, administer, and harden on-premises infrastructure technology to include modern hypervisors and virtual hosts (Nutanix, VMWare, ESXi, etc.)
  • Maintain, administer, and harden end point operating systems (Windows 10/11, RHEL, Ubuntu) and server operating systems
  • Configure and maintain security-related tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM solutions, and endpoint security solutions
  • Plan, configure, and maintain backup solutions for IT infrastructure
  • Monitor for and analyze security events and incidents and respond promptly and effectively to security threats and breaches
  • Maintain documentation and records related to security audits and inspections, and address findings with recommendations and appropriate corrective actions
  • Support lab activities by working side by side with Engineering staff to plan, configure, and test secure configuration of IT/OT systems within manufacturing and testing equipment in order to integrate them into IT infrastructure
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and issues, and provide regular reports on system status and performance
  • Participate in risk assessments and gap analysis to identify areas for improvement in the organization's security posture
  • Assist the security team on mission essential tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Systems, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • US Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT systems engineering, with a focus on systems security and security hardening, preferably working within a classified systems environment
  • Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date
  • Experience administering Linux operating systems
  • Experience working within security regulations and compliance frameworks, such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171
  • Familiarity with security-related technologies such as vulnerability management, SIEM solutions, and endpoint security solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical engineering staff.
  • All new employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

IT Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$85,000 - $105,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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