Sr Systems Security Engineer / Sr. Database & Storage Administrator

Job Description

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: San Francisco, CA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $143,487.14 – $197,294.82

About the Role

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer / Sr. Database & Storage Administrator to join our team in San Francisco, CA. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of our security infrastructure, manage complex security projects, provide strategic direction for security practices, and administer mission-critical database and storage environments supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Relational Database Administration: Administer SQL Server environments, design and maintain PostgreSQL clusters including streaming replication and high-availability configurations, and manage MySQL/MariaDB deployments including replication topology and tuning.
• NoSQL & Wide-Column Management: Architect and administer Apache Cassandra clusters, manage MongoDB replica sets and sharded clusters, and configure Redis deployments for high availability.
• Cloud & Performance Optimization: Deploy and manage cloud-managed database services (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL Database) and conduct proactive performance monitoring and troubleshooting across all platforms.
• Backup & Business Continuity: Design, implement, and test comprehensive backup and recovery strategies, defining RTO and RPO targets for critical data systems.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce database and storage security standards aligned with NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and CMMC, managing encryption and audit logging.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in IT security, database administration, or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive database administration experience with hands-on production ownership of platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• IAM Level III or IAT Level III baseline certification required per DoD 8570/8140 (CISSP preferred).
• Current/Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is strictly required.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

• Aerospace & Defense industry background with experience managing databases in classified or air-gapped environments.
• Relevant database or storage certifications (Oracle OCP/OCM, AWS Certified Database Specialty, NetApp NCDA, etc.).
• Experience with containerized database deployments using Kubernetes and persistent storage integration.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance and 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and annual incentive pay based on performance

This position requires a current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required. SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.