Senior Cyber Engineer

About the role

The Senior Cyber Engineer on the Enterprise Mission Infrastructure and Platform (EMIP) team provides comprehensive cybersecurity systems engineering support to government and contracted personnel. This role involves architecting, implementing, and monitoring security measures for cyberspace systems, networks, and information throughout the system development lifecycle. The role also includes reviewing and designing security architecture for next-generation space mission systems and providing recommendations for security improvements.

Responsibilities

• 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 system's 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer - Cyber Security & Cloud Computing Architecture: Bachelor's 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Current and active TS/SCI security clearance, with ability to obtain Special Access (SAP).
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.