Defensive Cybersecurity Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies such as elastic compute clouds containerization microservices real-time operating systems and visualization frameworks with expertise in cyber security software architecture software engineering data science Artificial Intelligence process improvement and software development to deliver responsive resilient high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community DoD and civilian customers.

The Defensive Cyber Operations section in the Cyber Defense Solutions Department is looking for a cybersecurity engineer to join our growing team who design implement and deploy cyber solutions to defend our nations most valuable assets in space. We support a variety of customers including the Space Forces Space Systems Command (SSC) the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other civil customers (e.g. NASA NOAA) in order to resolve unique challenges in protecting their ground networks and satellite systems from sophisticated adversaries. As a defensive cybersecurity engineer in CDSD youll be working on teams and developing prototypes to support our customers mission

Work Model

This is fulltime position based in El Segundo California offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What Youll Be Doing

• Write software code in Python or Rust languages to develop and improve cybersecurity applications used by the Space Force and other government customers.

• Work on teams and projects in the areas of software security cloud security container security mission assessments orchestration and automation technologies spacecraft cyber analytics and continuous monitoring.

• Build new technical capabilities lead product demonstrations provide technical support and interact directly with product owners and customers

• Engage with industry and government partners regularly to assess new cybersecurity technologies and provide recommendations of their use to the customer

• Pitch new project ideas to address emerging technology focus areas and lead your project as the principal investigator

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff - Cyber security architecture and Information Systems Security

• Bachelors degree in STEM Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems or similar field

• 4 years of experience in Cyber Security
• Proficient with programming in Python Rust C/C or other relevant language
• Experience using SIEM tools SOAR/Orchestration tools EDR tools Penetration Test or Vulnerability Assessment tools or Incident Response procedures and tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats and countermeasures
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry-accepted data processing controls and concepts as applied to access management and network security technologies
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles and frameworks
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically approx. 20% of the time
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Demonstrated experience in a cybersecurity related position
• Knowledge of encryption principals secure boot zero trust architectures cloud platform technologies and networking security
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Experience with satellite system design and software technologies
• Hold at least one current security certification (Sec CISSP GSEC etc)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.