Senior Cyber 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.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures policy and strategy technology development warfighter capability enablers systems integration defense industrial base and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers including the U.S. Space Force U.S. Space Command Air Force Material Command and senior leadership at the Pentagon but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers portfolios as well as horizontal matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception design acquisition launch and operations of satellite launch vehicle ground control and range systems.

As the Senior Cyber Engineer on the Enterprise Mission Infrastructure and Platform (EMIP) team you will be responsible for providing matrixed technical and programmatic leadership and support across multiple Space Force program offices such as Battlefield Management Command Control Communications and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) among others. This role provides critical accreditation cyber security and systems engineering support for our various customers and users along with acquisition planning and execution support for their current and future needs across all classification levels. You will facilitate the definition of security objectives develop system security requirements and verification methods and support mission-critical engineering decisions by providing a cybersecurity-informed perspective. Your work will ensure that security objectives protection needs assurance requirements and risk management strategies are clearly defined implemented and validated.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facilities in Colorado Springs CO or El Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Provide comprehensive cybersecurity systems engineering support to government and contracted personnel in the areas of architecture configuration management security assessments and navigating accreditation issues/concerns
• Engineer implement and monitor security measures for the protection of cyberspace systems networks and information throughout the system development lifecycle
• Review and design security architecture for next generation space mission systems and provide recommendations on security improvements to the systems baseline
• Identify and define system security requirements and develop detailed cybersecurity designs that align with mission objectives
• Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and/or removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Participate in risk management activities to ensure cybersecurity risks are evaluated and effective mitigations applied in accordance with security directives
• Provide cybersecurity expertise in support of critical decision points and provide ground truth assessments of security events/activities and posture
• Review cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and witnessing of test events

What You Need to be Successful:

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer - Cyber Security & Cloud Computing Architecture:

• Bachelors degree in STEM or in Information Security/Technology Computer Science Systems Engineering Cybersecurity or related subject area
• 10 or more years of system security experience across multiple cybersecurity domains (applications security defensive cyber operations vulnerability analysis reverse engineering network security embedded systems security) with proven track record of delivering mission-critical security solutions
• Cyber Security certification(s) meeting DoD 8140 requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity teams and programs with the ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions in high pressure environments that directly impact mission success
• Experience defining and analyzing threat/vulnerability likelihood coupled with mission impact to determine risk
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 20% of the time if required
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access (SAP) 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:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Systems Engineering or Software Engineering.
• Multiple cybersecurity certification(CISSP CISSP-ISSAP CISSP-ISSEP CEH SANS etc.)
• Understanding of satellite system design and technology along with the challenges associated with securing them.
• Experience with Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation.
• Experience with various cloud offerings and services (AWS Azure VMWare and other relevant technologies).
• Experience developing technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.

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

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