Senior Cyber Systems Engineer

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and lowcost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and lowcost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problem solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

The role is part of the InSpace Systems business unit which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility onorbit.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers you will ensure our spacecraft satisfies the needs of our critical partners and crafts the larger vehicle and ground data architectures to enable us to successfully implement the required capabilities for our mission. As the Senior Cyber Systems Engineer you will provide the technical security requirements connecting data from our flight software to the systems functions to our ground operations and test engineering. You will help ensure the program requirements operational descriptions and system designs have been shaped so that the overall cyber system security posture meets our customers needs. You will be responsible for interpreting functional description documents and existing command and telemetry definitions to create an overall cyber security architecture for the Blue Ring satellites. You will help guide the data format streams and storage development and testing resulting in the hardening of a complete spacecraft solution. To accomplish this you will work closely with our spacecraft development engineers spaceflight operations organization and test engineering to ensure a seamless implementation.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and configuring network topologies and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP routing protocols)
• Use outcomedriven metrics and key performance indicators to measure cybersecurity effectiveness and drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Assess compliance using monitoring technologies and regular audits and reviews identifying areas of noncompliance and recommending corrective actions.
• Documenting space vehicle network configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and supporting evidence of compliance.
• Support policies and procedures maintenance aligned with inscope security frameworks regulations and internal standards to manage identified risks effectively.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities across the inspace systems mission area analyzing their impact and likelihood of occurrence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or certification in cybersecurity or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with space systems cyber standards including CNSSP12 NCSDMO8 CNSSI4003 CNSSI4005 and NIST 80053
• 10 years experience in Space systems command and data handling systems
• Knowledgeable of cyber security strategies and practices within the National Security Space industry
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with National Security Space missions and USG acquisition offices and authorities
• Experience with AI and modern cyber security implementations
• Experience with implementing security products and designs in OSI layers 2 & 3

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and longterm disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5 and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four 4 weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 companypaid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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