Space Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
$166,400–$249,600 year
On-siteEl Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive cybersecurity systems engineering support to government and contracted personnel in the areas of cyber security and cyber test. Engineer, implement, and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information throughout the system development lifecycle. Review and design security architecture for next-generation space mission ground systems, identify and define system security requirements, and develop detailed cybersecurity designs that align with mission objectives. Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities, while participating in risk management activities to ensure effective mitigations are applied in accordance with security directives. Review cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction, including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and witnessing test events. This role supports the SSC Space Sensing Directorate Overhead Persistent Infrared programs at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or in Information Security/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related subject area
- 12 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)
- Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity teams and programs
- 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
- Willingness to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 20% of the time if required
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering
- Multiple cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, C|EH, 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
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