Cyber Security Engineer

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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
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, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers.
Aerospace's Cyber Security and Advanced Platforms Subdivision, Cyber Assessments and Research Department is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to help design, implement,

assess

and deploy cyber solutions that defend our nation's most valuable assets in space. We are

seeking

a highly motivated

C

yber

S

ecurity

Engineer

(

Cyber Security Architecture

and

Information System Security)

with a desire to support customers across a full spectrum cyber security

activity

.
.
Work Model
This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with some onsite work

required

in

Chantilly, VA

as the business needs allow.
What

You’ll

Be Doing
Perform research in the areas of cyber and network security
Advise DoD and IC space system customers on secure design and implementation of systems
Identify

security vulnerabilities

and weaknesses in SW, HW and Architecture design for mission environments

and be able to make recommended mitigations
Lead or

participate

in projects involving one or more of the following areas:

Vulnerability Assessment,

Cyber

Security Architecture

,

Cyber Security Prototype/Capability Development

, cyber system trade-off studies for various system designs or protocols, validation of network system requirements.
Provide recommendations on network architectures and solutions based on technical performance evaluations
Contribute to the development of security prototypes
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum

Requirements

:

Cyber Security Engineer

(Senior

Member

of Technical Staff -

Cyber Security Architecture and Information System Security)
Bachelors

or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer

Engineering

or similar technical area of study
5 or more years of professional experience in cyber security
Demonstrable

p

roficiency

in one or more programming languages
Proficient in Linux and Unix based operating systems
Knowledge and/or experience of both offensive and defensive

cyber securit

y tools, tactics,

techniques

and procedures
Knowledge and/or experience performing vulnerability assessment and mitigation
Network engineering and architecture knowledge (TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, routing protocols)
Willing to travel

occasionally to work location or customer site/

domestically/internationally

approx.

10% 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.
Minimum

Requirements:

Cyber Security Engineer (Engineering Specialist -Cyber Security Architecture and Information System Security)
8

or more years of professional experience in cyber security
Excellent communication skills; experience developing and delivering briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences
History of mentoring junior staff
Demonstrable history of project leadership in cyber assessments, prototype development and/or cyber research
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced technical degree
Experience designing, implementing, or

maintaining

network devices (to include configuration of routers,

switches

and/or firewalls)
Experience with space systems, including familiarity with space,

ground

and user segments, as well as legacy software
Experience with

cloud technologies such as

AWS

and Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker
Experience with Agile

methodology

and team collaboration tools
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
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 diverse 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.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative

Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, color,

religion, genetic

information, 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 you’re 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 email

at [email protected] .

You can also review

Know Your Rights

: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ,

as well as the

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

.
The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations

nationwide, which allows us to build a diverse and inclusive

workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.
Right Path
Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development .
Right Purpose
We can all serve a mission

much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.
Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.

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