Sierra Nevada Corporation

Cloud Platform Engineering Manager I - Cybersecurity

Sierra Nevada Corporation$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field; 11 years without a degree.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and network architectures.
  • Experience with risk assessment, incident response, and digital forensics.
  • Proficiency with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices and systems security administration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, test, and implement secure operating systems and security monitoring tools.
  • Manage and tune IT security systems and applications for optimal performance.
  • Audit system and network access, maintaining an active directory of authorized users.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security in IT projects.
  • Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for cybersecurity platforms.
  • Ensure effective CI/CD pipeline implementation and optimization using GitHub Actions.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and solution architects, fostering a high-performance culture.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 3 weeks paid time off per year.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
The Cloud Platform Engineering Manager I oversees the engineering, deployment, and sustainment of cloud-based and AI-enabled cybersecurity platforms. While a Principal Architect owns overall platform design and architectural direction, this role ensures those designs are effectively translated into secure, scalable, and high-quality implementations. The manager leads engineering execution, including infrastructure build-out, CI/CD automation, container orchestration, code quality oversight, and operational excellence. This role also manages and develops a team of cybersecurity engineers and solution architects, driving consistent engineering standards, secure development practices, and continuous improvement. Through close partnership with architecture, operations, and security stakeholders, the manager ensures resilient cybersecurity capabilities that support mission-critical needs across the organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools.
  • Manage and tune IT security systems and applications.
  • Audit and manage system and network access, maintaining an active directory of authorized users.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security integration in all IT projects.
    Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for the cybersecurity monitoring and artificial intelligence platforms.
  • Ensure the effective implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Advanced containerization and orchestration skills.
  • Conduct regular code reviews to ensure engineering best practices, maintain code quality, and uphold security standards across all development efforts.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and solution architects, fostering a high-performance culture and driving alignment with organizational goals.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related Engineering field of study.
  • 7+ years of experience in a related area.
  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and network architectures.
  • Experience with risk assessment, incident response, and digital forensics.
  • 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 Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements as outlined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DOD, ICD 503, Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) & National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF.
  • Experience designing and securing cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Proficiency with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD automation, and GitHub Actions.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices and code quality standards.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and firewalls.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience with software such as Splunk or ELK (other SIEM), ACAS / Nessus, HBSS, eMASS or Xacta.
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity solutions with AI/ML-based platforms.
  • Strong project and resource management capabilities.


Essential Functions:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally


This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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1980

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