Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Hiring Locations:
California

2310 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
200 S. Los Robles Ave. Suite 150, Pasadena, CA 91101

Vandenberg Space Force Base
806 13th St. Bldg. 7015, Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

Utah
Hill Air Force Base
6002 Wardleigh Rd Bldg. 1578, Ste. 200, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Colorado
7250 Getting Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80916
18300 E. Crested Butte Avenue (STOP 49), Buckley SFB, CO 80011
Peterson SPACE Force Base
150 Vandenberg St., Suite 1105, Peterson SFB, CO 80914

New Mexico
2155 Louisiana Blvd. #5000, Albuquerque, NM 87110
2301 Buena Vista Dr. SE, Ste 1100, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Kirtland Air Force Base
3548 Aberdeen Ave SE Bldg 413/Rm 118, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

Texas
2525 Bay Area Boulevard, Ste. 600 Houston, TX 77058
2101 NASA Road One Johnson Space Center M/C NQ112 Houston, TX 77058

Nebraska
Offutt Air Force Base
101 Nelson Dr. Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Alabama
5030 Bradford Drive, Building 1 Suite 220, Huntsville, Alabama 35805

Ohio
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
4180 Watson Way Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Florida
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
15385 Samuel C Phillips Parkway Building 44410, Room 1060, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Maryland
7850 Walker Drive, Suite 300 Patriot Business Park, Greenbelt, MD 20770
1335 East-West Highway SSMC1 6200 Silver Spring, MD 20910
4231 Suitland Road #1225 Suitland, Maryland 20746

Virginia
14745 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
4851 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll 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 or systems engineering.

This is a fulltime position based in Chantilly , Va 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 computer security 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 or information security engineering

Demonstrated experience in one or more the following:

Proven work experience as a system security engineer or information 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 an active security clearance clearance which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required 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 you’ll 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)

$166,400.00 – $249,600.00
Pay Basis: Annual
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 other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.