WHY NTS? We make an Impact on the World! We are a purposeful organization that tests products the world can trust, making tomorrow safer than today. Our work is critical to industries such as aerospace, defense, space, telecom, automotive and to national security, space exploration, and the next generation of technology-driven products.

Position Summary

Overview: We are searching for an experienced and innovative Senior Cyber-Savvy Platform Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in platform systems engineering with a focus on cybersecurity. This role requires expertise in designing, implementing, and securing scalable and reliable platform systems. The Senior Cyber-Savvy Platform Systems Engineer will play a key role in architecting and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our organization's critical platforms while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place.

Responsibilities:

1. Platform Systems Engineering:
   • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable platform systems to support business-critical applications and services.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand platform requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
   • Perform system integration, configuration, and testing to ensure seamless operation of platform systems.
2. Cybersecurity Integration:
   • Implement cybersecurity best practices and standards throughout the platform systems architecture.
   • Conduct risk assessments and security reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
   • Integrate security controls and mechanisms into platform systems to safeguard against cyber threats.
3. Platform Automation and Orchestration:
   • Develop and implement automation tools and scripts to streamline platform deployment, configuration, and maintenance tasks.
   • Orchestrate platform systems using modern DevOps practices to achieve continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
   • Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify and address performance and security issues.
4. Incident Response and Forensics:
   • Develop incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents.
   • Conduct forensic analysis of security breaches to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
   • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to mitigate security incidents and minimize impact.
5. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation of platform system configurations, security policies, and procedures.
   • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members on platform systems engineering and cybersecurity best practices.
   • Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes and capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Sec+, CISSP, CEH, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in platform systems engineering, with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable platform architectures using cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including secure system design, access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint security solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in platform systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Our Culture

Given the importance of the work we do, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. As a result, the NTS environment is one where people are committed to excellence and working together to accomplish common goals. Our culture is defined by trust, valuing our employees, respect for each other, unity as a team, quality customer service, and training and development of our team for ongoing success. Our goal is to foster an environment where our employees are motivated to break barriers and conceptualize ideas that support our customers' goals of getting their products ready to deliver to market. We recognize hard work, and we reward performance!

Benefits

At NTS, you get a great benefits package with the time off you need to feel refreshed. The benefits, along with a highly competitive salary, are offered to provide protection and security to you and, where applicable, your dependents. Benefits include the following:

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• Paid Holidays - 11
• PTO - 17.5 days
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO)
• Medical, Dental &Vision
• 401K
• Life/AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Shield/Identity Theft
• Pet Insurance

Diversity Statement

We always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our business.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Working Conditions

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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