Mission Cyber Architect - Space Systems Security

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) matching

Flexible spending

Variable pay

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mission Cyber Architect to define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex space systems. This full-time, onsite role partners with government and industry to ensure secure mission operations.

Candidates should have a STEM degree and 8+ years in security, leadership experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Travel up to 30% and citizenship requirements apply. The team offers comprehensive benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Information Security/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity.
• 8+ years of system security experience across multiple cybersecurity domains (applications security, defensive cyber operations, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, network security, embedded systems security) with proven track record of delivering mission‑critical security solutions.
• 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.
• Active TS//SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Willing to travel locally and long distance to work locations or customer sites approx. 30% of the time if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity systems engineering support to government and contracted personnel in the areas of cyber security, cyber test and systems engineering.
• Support cyber engineering, design, implementation and monitoring for the protection of computer systems, networks and information throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Review and design security architecture for ground 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 and complement mission objectives.
• Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and/or removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Participate in program protection and risk management activities to ensure cybersecurity vulnerabilities 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

Threat analysis

Security architecture

Leadership

DoD/IC experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Information Security/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mission Cyber Architect to define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex space systems. This full-time, onsite role partners with government and industry to ensure secure mission operations.

Candidates should have a STEM degree and 8+ years in security, leadership experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Travel up to 30% and citizenship requirements apply. The team offers comprehensive benefits and relocation support.