Hiring: Sr. System Security Engineer (Onsite - Binghamton, NY) Company: Collins Aerospace Location: Binghamton, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:54:15 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, Configuration Management, Defense Industry, IaC, Infrastructure as Code, Linux, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, SIEM, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Splunk About the job Experience: •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Required Skills: •Develop, implement, and maintain secure system architectures and technical solutions that meet all DoD RMF requirements, with a focus on risk reduction, automation, and control effectiveness •Engineer, deploy, and harden enterprise network and system solutions to ensure high security, resilience, scalability, and performance across legacy and emerging infrastructures •Configure, secure, and maintain Windows and Linux environments using industry best practices, approved security baselines, and automated configuration management tools •Create, manage, and secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifacts—such as Ansible and VMWare templates—to enable repeatable, auditable, and secure system provisioning •Design and optimize Ansible automation workflows to enforce configuration compliance, patch management, and secure baseline deployment across multi‑platform systems •Support RMF accreditation activities in collaboration with the Government ISSM, including documentation development, control implementation, assessment coordination, and continuous monitoring •Install, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls, routers, and switches to maintain secure network segmentation, traffic integrity, and a robust defensive security posture •Conduct structured hardware and software testing, vulnerability analysis, and security validation to ensure secure, reliable system functionality and compliance with security standards Qualifications: •Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience •Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date •Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification) Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!