Senior Space Systems Cybersecurity Architect

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to support Space Sensing programs for the Space Force. You will lead security assessments, coordinate with cyber teams, and drive risk mitigations across space, ground, and hardware systems.

The role requires strong RMF experience, threat modeling, and the ability to brief senior leaders. You will ensure security requirements are reflected in roadmaps and funding requests, acting as the senior architectural authority for the

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a cybersecurity engineer supporting space-related programs, including space, ground, and hardware systems.
• Experience contributing to RMF processes and documentation.
• Experience in cybersecurity architectures and threat scenarios for tabletop exercises.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and translate technical requirements to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of the current security posture and recommend mitigation strategies across the portfolio.
• Partner with cyber personnel to track and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Serve as the central security authority to drive assessment findings into actionable operational and acquisition channels.
• Advise Chief Engineers to ensure critical security modifications are embedded in strategic roadmaps with clear deployment pathways.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

RMF process

Security architectures

Threat modeling

Briefing senior leaders

Communication skills

Space/DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Top Secret clearance

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

DoD 8140 Advanced Certification (CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GDSA, CCNP)

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to support Space Sensing programs for the Space Force. You will lead security assessments, coordinate with cyber teams, and drive risk mitigations across space, ground, and hardware systems.

The role requires strong RMF experience, threat modeling, and the ability to brief senior leaders. You will ensure security requirements are reflected in roadmaps and funding requests, acting as the senior architectural authority for the