Hybrid IT Systems Engineer

at Specter Aerospace

• Job title: IT Systems Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Peabody, United States

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