Space Cyber Security Engineer

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals committed to solving technical challenges.

About the role

This role in Albuquerque, NM provides technical leadership combined with an operational understanding of cybersecurity to protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems against sophisticated adversaries, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The candidate must possess experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems. A successful candidate is a problem solver who delivers superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s).
• Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options.
• Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects.
• Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures.
• Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations.
• Provide input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.
• Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones.

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in computer network operations or cybersecurity/information assurance.
• Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
• Working knowledge of platforms including Dockers, Containers, AWS, and Azure.
• Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages.
• Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
• Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and/or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience.
• DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II Certification.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience as a System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
• Expert knowledge in development and fielding of space systems.