Security Engineer - Defense Aviation

SteerBridge

$115K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 3+ years of hands-on Security Engineering experience
  • Experience securing AWS cloud environments
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust/SASE platforms like Zscaler
  • Strong understanding of access controls and network security principles
  • Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Experience with system hardening for Linux and Windows

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain secure Linux and Windows environments
  • Design and enforce IAM policies and access controls
  • Support zero-trust network access solutions
  • Configure and monitor security logging and alerts
  • Investigate and remediate security findings
  • Support vulnerability management and compliance
  • Collaborate with engineers to integrate security into cloud environments

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays
Full Job Description
About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform operating within AWS GovCloud. This role will focus on securing cloud infrastructure, implementing security controls, monitoring threats, automating compliance, and maintaining secure access across federal aviation systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with experience in cloud security, system hardening, zero-trust architecture, and vulnerability remediation.
Responsibilities
  • Implement and maintain secure, hardened Linux and Windows environments
  • Design and enforce least-privilege IAM policies and access controls
  • Support zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler
  • Configure and monitor security logging, alerts, and cloud monitoring tools
  • Investigate and remediate security findings and misconfigurations
  • Support vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
  • Assist with incident response and forensic readiness activities
  • Develop security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into cloud environments
  • Document security controls, procedures, and remediation guidance


Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays


Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 3+ years of hands-on Security Engineering experience
  • Experience securing AWS cloud environments
  • Experience with Zscaler or similar Zero Trust / SASE platforms
  • Strong understanding of IAM, least-privilege access, encryption, logging, and network security
  • Experience with STIG or CIS hardening on Linux and/or Windows systems
  • Experience with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SIEM tools, or similar monitoring platforms
  • Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Experience investigating and remediating security findings


Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS GovCloud experience
  • Familiarity with RMF, ATO, DISA STIGs, and federal compliance frameworks
  • Experience integrating identity providers and conditional access policies
  • Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or AWS Security Specialty
  • Experience supporting Defense, Aviation, Federal, or Logistics environments
  • Experience with automated hardened-image or container pipelines


$115,000 - $130,000 a year

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position.

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