Mission-Centric Cybersecurity Engineer | RMF

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Space Sensing Directorate, SSC, at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. You will monitor security tools, assist with vulnerability management, incident response, and RMF/DoD guidance, and help maintain A&A documentation.

You will work with senior engineers and the ISSM to integrate security into the software development lifecycle, perform security testing, coordinate with government stakeholders, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, systems administration, network security, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including risk management, vulnerability management, access control, incident response, and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, RMF, FISMA, or applicable DoD guidance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+, or other relevant certification.
• Familiarity with tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, or ticketing systems.
• Experience supporting RMF packages, security control assessments, POA&Ms, or authorization packages.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, DoD RMF, or related cybersecurity guidance.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Linux, networking, cloud environments, or scripting.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools, systems, and networks for potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity.
• Assist with cybersecurity incident identification, documentation, escalation, and response activities.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and support tracking, remediation, and reporting of findings.
• Assist with security control assessments, system authorization activities, and compliance reviews.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and cybersecurity documentation.
• Review system logs, security alerts, and assessment results to identify potential risks.
• Maintain accurate security records, reports, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support configuration management, access control reviews, and security patch verification.
• Coordinate with system administrators, engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders.
• Stay current on cybersecurity threats, tools, standards, and best practices.
• Perform other cybersecurity and information assurance duties as assigned. #CJ

Job description

Astrion is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Space Sensing Directorate, SSC, at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. You will monitor security tools, assist with vulnerability management, incident response, and RMF/DoD guidance, and help maintain A&A documentation.

You will work with senior engineers and the ISSM to integrate security into the software development lifecycle, perform security testing, coordinate with government stakeholders, and contribute to