Remote Cybersecurity Systems Engineer for Space Defense

The Aerospace Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Telework options

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is a premier aerospace research and development organization supporting U.S. national security space programs.

The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer for Space Force Cyber and Data leads innovative security efforts, translating complex concepts into practical systems engineering for DoD programs, with on-site work at the Pentagon or Crystal City, VA. The role emphasizes leading enterprise-wide security architecture, risk management, and collaboration with military and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar technical area of study.
• 8+ years of increasing responsible experience in system security engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and security initiatives.
• Willing to travel domestically on occasion when required by the customer, approx. <10%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer tasking for enterprise-wide security architecture concepts aligned with mission objectives through the SDLC.
• Define innovative approaches for developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Manage Aerospace Engineering Technology Group project teams for specific customer needs.
• Communicate security strategies, risks, and requirements to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Apply systems security engineering to understand threats and implement mitigations.
• Utilize security reference architectures and reusable solutions for customer innovations.

Skills

Security engineering

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Security architecture

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is a premier aerospace research and development organization supporting U.S. national security space programs.

The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer for Space Force Cyber and Data leads innovative security efforts, translating complex concepts into practical systems engineering for DoD programs, with on-site work at the Pentagon or Crystal City, VA. The role emphasizes leading enterprise-wide security architecture, risk management, and collaboration with military and