Aerospace Cybersecurity Engineer

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About the role

The selected candidate will support NASA Aeronautics projects in the areas of Operational Technology (OT) Security, Risk Management, Systems Security Engineering (SSE) and management services to support the NASA Aeronautics Cybersecurity team at NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, Ohio.

As a member of the NASA Aeronautics Cybersecurity team, the chosen candidate will provide outreach and guidance to NASA’s stakeholders through all project phases, facilitating the application of SSE from pre-formation through project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance for agency-wide aeronautics cybersecurity reporting.
• Support the Aeronautics IT portfolio technical lead.
• Participate in governance efforts, including agency cybersecurity boards, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) working groups, and as a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) for aeronautics programs and projects.
• Engage in external collaboration with entities such as the FAA, industry, and standards organizations.

This effort is monitored by the Aeronautics and Ground-Based Systems Branch at NASA GRC, which provides systems engineering leadership and system architect leadership roles to enable aeronautics and ground-based programs and projects involving the application of NASA technologies.

Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency.
• Must have a security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

Completed at least a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program, with the following education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree with more than 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master of Science degree with 6 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Ph.D. with 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Experience working on NASA projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and partners.

Desired skills include additional certification in information and security management (CRISC and CISSP) and familiarity with NASA systems engineering processes.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Company Match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pet Insurance.