Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Space Mission Security

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support space-related programs, focusing on mission-critical cyberspace activities and MRT-C mapping. You will identify assets, assess risks, and develop mitigation plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience, knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, and hold a DoD 8140 intermediate certification or equivalent, with a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting space-related programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, vulnerabilities, cyber threat intelligence, risk analysis, risk management framework, secure architecture, and networking.
• Knowledge of Space missions including missile warning, missile defense, and missile track programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and categorize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and related cyberspace dependencies supporting mission operations.
• Perform MRT‑C mapping, documenting devices, links, services, applications, protocols, OS, hardware, software, and external infrastructure critical to mission execution.
• Conduct programmatic cyber risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Identify critical information flows, associated hazards, vulnerabilities, mitigations, and unacceptable mission losses.
• Produce MRT‑C deliverables, including in and out briefs, background mission information, risk analysis, and asset defense strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Risk analysis

Secure architecture

Networking

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification (Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP)

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support space-related programs, focusing on mission-critical cyberspace activities and MRT-C mapping. You will identify assets, assess risks, and develop mitigation plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience, knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, and hold a DoD 8140 intermediate certification or equivalent, with a Secret clearance.