Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 129000 - 249600
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
The Aerospace Corporation is looking for Senior Cybersecurity Engineers who enjoy security work and possesses both deep and broad expertise in the cybersecurity space. The successful candidate will lead teams of cybersecurity professionals to solve the hard problems encountered in developing acquiring deploying operating and maintaining trusted systems.
The candidate will make things more secure by working with customers throughout the system development life cycle to develop policies requirements prototypes demonstrations architectures and solutions that protect systems keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data. Qualified candidates will have a background in security orsystems engineering.
This is a fulltime position based in El Segundo Ca which requires 100% onsite work.
Responsibilities
Engineer implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems networks and information Provide the Government with systems security engineering and cybersecurity expertise.
Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and/or removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Provide cybersecurity expertise in support of critical decision points and provide ground truth assessments of security events/activities and posture.
Identify and define system security requirements
Design computersecurity architecture and develop detailed cybersecurity designs
Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
Participate in risk management activities to ensure cybersecurity risks are evaluated and effective mitigations applied in accordance with security directives.
Review of cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and witnessing of test events.
Participate in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation
Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
What You Need to be Successful
BS degree in Computer Science Systems Engineering Cybersecurity or related STEM technical field
At least 10 years of system security orinformation security engineering
Demonstrated experience in one or more the following:
- Proven work experience as a system security engineer orinformation security engineer
- Demonstrated capability in mission definition functional decomposition requirements allocation system design and system lifecycle experience.
- Experience defining and analyzing threat/vulnerability likelihood coupled with mission impact to determine risk.
- Experiencing executing projects which includes managing requirements schedule and budget.
Hands on experience in security systems including firewalls intrusion detection systems anti-virus software authentication systems log management content filtering etc
Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system security and network monitoring tools
Thorough understanding of the latest security principles techniques and protocols
Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications Web Services Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions in in high pressure environments Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US citizenship is to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering Software Engineering Cybersecurity or other technical or engineering discipline
Certifications in one or more of the following:
(ISC) - Certification Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
ISC Certification CISSP Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
Project Management Institute Project Management Professional
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.
(Min - Max)
$129000 - $249600Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership 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 Illegal.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- APIs
- C/C++
- Computer Graphics
- Go
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Library Services
- Assembly
- GraphQL
- High Voltage
About Company
Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
