Senior IT Security Engineer, Space
Core
Architect, build, and own classified infrastructure from scratch for a defense technology team, establishing hardened baselines, compliance, and automation for server, networking, and enterprise services.
Role type
Senior IC infrastructure security engineer (classified environments)
Builds
Classified server environments, virtual platforms, networking, and enterprise services for defense mission support
Domain
Defense technology / Classified IT infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Windows Server administration, Linux (RHEL) hardening, STIG compliance (SCAP/SCC), VMware vSphere architecture, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, enterprise patch management, automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python), Ansible
Preferred skills
VMware vSAN/Horizon/VDI architecture, CAD/CAM/CAE software familiarity, ATO lifecycle leadership, team mentoring, Security+/RHCSA/RHCE/VCP/CISSP certifications
Technologies
VMware vSphere, vSAN, Horizon/VDI, SCAP, SCC, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Windows Server, RHEL, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS
Responsibilities
Design and build classified infrastructure from scratch; Define and implement STIG compliance strategies; Architect and deploy virtual infrastructure; Build out enterprise services; Develop automation frameworks; Establish monitoring and incident response processes; Lead vulnerability remediation efforts; Design backup and disaster recovery strategies; Guide environments through the ATO process
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC