Security Systems Engineer - ITAR​/CUI

Job Family: Software

Req : 494059

Siemens Digital Industry Software is at the forefront of digital transformation, creating technology solutions that enable businesses to thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our Global Technology Infrastructure team plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and integrity of our digital engineering environments, ensuring compliance with industry‑leading standards.

We are looking for passionate, innovative hands‑on professionals to join our team. We are seeking highly skilled Security Systems Engineers to be part of a team responsible for ensuring the security and compliance with protecting sensitive data that fall under U.S. rules like ITAR, CUI, and EAR.

As a security systems engineer, you must be a technically strong individual who is a US Person with a passion for cybersecurity and a desire to make a tangible impact. In this role you will be responsible for deployment and maintaining our Gov Secure Chambers, ensuring compliance with the latest CMMC L2 rules built around the NIST 800‑171 Controls.

• Overall responsibility – Engage with internal stakeholders, deploy and support highly secure system environments
• Automate systems and support functions
• Lead efforts to maintain and improve secure chambers to meet and exceed Industry security standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure all security measures are up‑to‑date
• Provide expert guidance on ITAR, CUI and EAR compliance to internal stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of the infrastructure adhere to the necessary standards
• Stay updated on the latest developments in CMMC and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks to proactively address any changes or enhancements needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with the fundamentals of Linux / Windows administration and scripting languages (e.g. Shell scripts, Python)
• Familiarity with using virtualization technologies like VMware and Proxmox
• 8+ years of IT work experience managing information security and complex network and information security appliances as a Network Security Administrator, Specialist, or Engineer
• Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) certification is a plus
• 3 years of experience working in enterprise virtualization platforms for on‑prem cloud solutions like Proxmox , Open Stack
• 3 years of experience working with infrastructure monitoring services including Prometheus/Grafana, open‑source systems metrics (such as Zabbix or Check Mk), experience with security tooling for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• 3+ years’ with Service Now ticketing systems
• 5+ years working with Jira project tracking
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on maintaining secure environments compliant with CMMC standards.
• Strong understanding of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework and its application in a global organization.
• Experience architecting solutions with securing highly sensitive data
• Proven ability to conduct thorough security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Experience working in a global organization is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified Applicants must be legally…